Thursday, May 15, 2008

What To Do With Your Barking Dog

There are a few ways you can deal with a noisy whining dog. Bark collars are one option. Two, you can correct your dog whenever he goes in to his noise marathon, and sneak around waiting for the next time to surprise him to correct him again. There are "bark collars" you can buy that could do the trick, but lets focus on training first.

Many believe that training your dog to speak on command turns the control of barking over to the owner. Then likewise teach him to stop on command. When you issue the command to "bark" he focuses on you, and will be ready for the "enough" command to cease the noise. If he continues to bark, grab his collar and give the command "Enough" again, and gently shake.

When trying to train your dog, do not give him attention when he is exhibiting unwanted behavior. Don't give him the time of day when he is barking. Some people use a quirt bottle of water or lemon juice and give them a squirt in the mouth if they start barking or whining. This form of training brings us to the last form of getting your dog to stop making noise.

The "bark collar" sends a spray of citronella in a dogs face when he starts to bark. This usually deters your pet from barking. You won't have to sit and wait for your pet to start his behavior to catch him in the act. The collar works automatically. If you think your dog is allergic to a citronella there are other scentless sprays available.

"Shock collars" are another option. Using a remote control, you give your dog a small electric shock when he is exhibiting bad behavior such as barking and whining. Research from the College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University has shown that Spray Bark Collars can be up to twice as effective as shock collars.

We hope some of the above resources will help in making your relationship with your dog easier. There is nothing more disturbing than a pet that annoys you and the entire neighborhood with incessant noise. But, for the most part, it's just a good feeling to have your dog trained and happy.

posted by Posh Pampered Pets @ 4:39 PM