Barking...What to do?

[Love my Leo]

Well, I know what to do. It's the rest of the family that doesn't! So now the barking has gotten worse so hubby just ordered me this ultra sonic thing. Has anyone had any experience or thoughts regarding this?

5856
PetSafe Ultrasonic Bark Control System

* Automatic and manual ultrasonic bark control unit controls dog's barking behavior
* Sleek, tabletop device emits a 2-second ultrasonic tone
* Manual tone correction is effective up to 20 feet away

Petsafe LogoTabletop bark control device gives your dog an automatic or a manual ultrasonic tone correction when he barks. The internal microphone senses his barking and emits a 2-second ultrasonic tone that only he hears. He is startled, and he quickly learns to associate his behavior with the irritating sound. The unit can also be operated manually, within 20 feet, to stop other unwanted behaviors, such as digging in the trash or chewing. Powered by a 9-volt battery (not included). Measures 5" x 3-1/2" x 2". For all dogs. Lifetime limited manufacturer's warranty.

[Chloeandj]

I don't know, but I would love to know how it works for you. I know what you mean about knowing what to do but the rest of the family doesn't. My girls don't bark when i come in the door, they know they are not allowed. But if my hubby comes in or the kids are running in and out my dogs love to all get started barking.

[Love my Leo]

I don't know, but I would love to know how it works for you. I know what you mean about knowing what to do but the rest of the family doesn't. My girls don't bark when i come in the door, they know they are not allowed. But if my hubby comes in or the kids are running in and out my dogs love to all get started barking.

I'll be sure to keep everyone posted as I'm sure they will be interested! :D The thing I like most about this is the consistency of reinforcement, even when I'm not home. We'll see...

[plumie]

I too have problem with Pani barking and snorking..lol
The only person she doesnt do that to is me.
Sometime I'm embarrassing to take her out cus she will bark at everyone she see.

[Morkie4]

If I am not mistaken, I think Andrea used something similar with Nemo and said it worked great!!! Perhaps you could PM her or she will post here about her experience................hope it works.:)

[kelkiss5]

Ive never heard of it. But id sure love to know if it works.

[Love my Leo]

If I am not mistaken, I think Andrea used something similar with Nemo and said it worked great!!! Perhaps you could PM her or she will post here about her experience................hope it works.:)

I was all set to order what Andrea used which is hand held and manual but along the same line with sonic sound transmission after reading her positive experience (Andrea, correct me if I'm wrong). I just hadn't gotten around to ordering it...so hubby calls me the other day and said he had ordered this for me. At first he said he was going to order a shock collar:eek: I say...over my dead body! Does anyone know of a shock collar for hubbies who bark? Please... let me know.:lol2:

Cathy:D

[zeek's mom]

I was all set to order what Andrea used which is hand held and manual but along the same line with sonic sound transmission after reading her positive experience (Andrea, correct me if I'm wrong). I just hadn't gotten around to ordering it...so hubby calls me the other day and said he had ordered this for me. At first he said he was going to order a shock collar:eek: I say...over my dead body! Does anyone know of a shock collar for hubbies who bark? Please... let me know.:lol2:

Cathy:D

Oh Cathy if they only existed. I possibly would not have had to divorce my now ex-husband. :lol2: :lol2: :lol2: :lol2: :lol2: So if you get lucky enough to find one please let me know so I can have it handy, just incase I ever think about getting another, man that is. Which I doubt at this point...:D

[Love my Leo]

Oh Cathy if they only existed. I possibly would not have had to divorce my now ex-husband. :lol2: :lol2: :lol2: :lol2: :lol2: So if you get lucky enough to find one please let me know so I can have it handy, just incase I ever think about getting another, man that is. Which I doubt at this point...:D

Hmmm...we could invent one. :blush: Probably make a cool million inside a month!:lol2: :lol2:

[I Found Nemo]

Hmmm...we could invent one. :blush: Probably make a cool million inside a month!:lol2: :lol2:

So does Leo bark alot? Nemo only barks when someone comes to the door:D

[I Found Nemo]

oh sorry, that thing I ordered worked great , I gave it to my neighbor cause her dog is oh lord a pain all he does is bark:( now we both just say "NO BARK" and they stop immediatley, we dont have to use it, only in the beginning a couple of times , now they got the concept, if it worked for my neighbor it will work for anyone:D

[Love my Leo]

So does Leo bark alot? Nemo only barks when someone comes to the door:D

This week it seems like he's barking more than usual. He barks at the girls when they get up in the morning and when someone comes to the door. I wonder now if the hand held, like yours, might be better so that a command can be given. Hmmm...

Cathy:D

[I Found Nemo]

This week it seems like he's barking more than usual. He barks at the girls when they get up in the morning and when someone comes to the door. I wonder now if the hand held, like yours, might be better so that a command can be given. Hmmm...

Cathy:D

I dont know, but mine was like 24 bucks and it really was worth it, how much was yours?
I know im so nosey:D

[Morkie4]

Here is some interesting reading regarding barking that you might find helpful.

http://www.pedigree.com/dogsandpuppies/adult+dogs/behavior/training+tips/barkingsoothe.asp?CSID=475&zjxj=01800004W28860W472W0

[Love my Leo]

I dont know, but mine was like 24 bucks and it really was worth it, how much was yours?
I know im so nosey:D

$30.00...If this doesn't work I'm gonna order one like yours.:D

[Love my Leo]

Here is some interesting reading regarding barking that you might find helpful.

http://www.pedigree.com/dogsandpuppies/adult+dogs/behavior/training+tips/barkingsoothe.asp?CSID=475&zjxj=01800004W28860W472W0
See now this is what I'm talking about with the rest of the family...way too much attention when he does bark. I keep saying...ignore his barking!!! If you yell at a dog they may think you are barking back at them. Thanks for the info, Carol.

"Leaving the room or silently turning your back. Attending to a barking dog will often reinforce the barking."

[LittleDogLVR]

See now this is what I'm talking about with the rest of the family...way too much attention when he does bark. I keep saying...ignore his barking!!! If you yell at a dog they may think you are barking back at them. Thanks for the info, Carol.

"Leaving the room or silently turning your back. Attending to a barking dog will often reinforce the barking."

Lizzie has just FOUND her bark....OMG last night she wouldnt stop ...so I did try to ignore her but it didnt work....she couldnt care less !
At first it sounds so cute....trying to sound threatening like a big....funny but at 10pm its a little much !

Did someone mention shock collers for MEN !
Not sure but I think you can clicker train them....my wife is trying :)

J

[Love my Leo]

Lizzie has just FOUND her bark....OMG last night she wouldnt stop ...so I did try to ignore her but it didnt work....she couldnt care less !
At first it sounds so cute....trying to sound threatening like a big....funny but at 10pm its a little much !

Did someone mention shock collers for MEN !
Not sure but I think you can clicker train them....my wife is trying :)

J

I don't think that the ignoring thing works all of the time, however, when Leo first came home no one was allowed to respond to him (take him out) when barking in his crate so it stopped in about two days. I did the same when he'd bark at me for something (turn and pay no attention) which appeared to work (not perfect) until my beloved family thought they had it figured out...Yelling quiet, shut up...this is when everything became worse. Every dog is different, I know, but I believe if you "bite the bullet" through those first months the rewards will be ten fold in the future.

Okay, so about the shock collar thingy :blush: .....somehow I just knew a man would find this thread! All in fun my dear J, hope you weren't too offended.:wink5: Tell your wife I hope she finds great success in clicker training, it didn't work for me...with my husband that is.:lol2: :lol2:

Cathy:D

[kelkiss5]

All you have to do for a man, is promise him a few treats. That wont be long shutting them up. LOL

[I Found Nemo]

All you have to do for a man, is promise him a few treats. That wont be long shutting them up. LOL

Or a good swift kick where the "SUN" don't shine:blush: :lol2: :lol2: :lol2:

[Love my Leo]

:D

Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea. ~ Robert A. Heinlein ~

:D

[jazzysmom]

Well, I know what to do. It's the rest of the family that doesn't! So now the barking has gotten worse so hubby just ordered me this ultra sonic thing. Has anyone had any experience or thoughts regarding this?

5856
PetSafe Ultrasonic Bark Control System

* Automatic and manual ultrasonic bark control unit controls dog's barking behavior
* Sleek, tabletop device emits a 2-second ultrasonic tone
* Manual tone correction is effective up to 20 feet away

Petsafe LogoTabletop bark control device gives your dog an automatic or a manual ultrasonic tone correction when he barks. The internal microphone senses his barking and emits a 2-second ultrasonic tone that only he hears. He is startled, and he quickly learns to associate his behavior with the irritating sound. The unit can also be operated manually, within 20 feet, to stop other unwanted behaviors, such as digging in the trash or chewing. Powered by a 9-volt battery (not included). Measures 5" x 3-1/2" x 2". For all dogs. Lifetime limited manufacturer's warranty.


Unfortunately I bought one and it didn't help Macy at all I was very disappointed. I don't know what else to do my Macy barks at my husband something awful I have tried the squirt/spray bottle with water and coins in a coke can taped up---What works?

[Love my Leo]

Unfortunately I bought one and it didn't help Macy at all I was very disappointed. I don't know what else to do my Macy barks at my husband something awful I have tried the squirt/spray bottle with water and coins in a coke can taped up---What works?

Oh, shoot! Well, we'll give it a try at this point since it's already ordered and I'll let y'all know how it works.

Cathy:D

[I Found Nemo]

Unfortunately I bought one and it didn't help Macy at all I was very disappointed. I don't know what else to do my Macy barks at my husband something awful I have tried the squirt/spray bottle with water and coins in a coke can taped up---What works?

my little blue thing worked for us, now all we say is NO BARK..:p

http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2755430&cp=2767032.2767085&view=all&fbx=0&fbn=Training+Need%7CBehavior+Modification&f=Taxonomy%2FPET%2F2767085&f=PAD%2FTraining+Need%2FBehavior+Modification&fbc=1&parentPage=family&keepsr=1

[jazzysmom]

my little blue thing worked for us, now all we say is NO BARK..:p

http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2755430&cp=2767032.2767085&view=all&fbx=0&fbn=Training+Need%7CBehavior+Modification&f=Taxonomy%2FPET%2F2767085&f=PAD%2FTraining+Need%2FBehavior+Modification&fbc=1&parentPage=family&keepsr=1

What blue thing??? I might need to get one.

[Morkie4]

I use the Cesar Milan signal sound to control the barking which is just a sound that they become familiar with that shows your disapproval of a behavior. Now the yorkie responds great to my sound, followed by "quiet, no barking" and is totally quiet. Now Kallie is stubborn and still will throw in a bark or two after the sound/verbal command is used. So she still needs additional training one on one for success. Brandy is too new to know how she will respond but she is not a barker to begin with so I don't think I will have any issues with her.:D

[LittleDogLVR]

Okay, so about the shock collar thingy :blush: .....somehow I just knew a man would find this thread! All in fun my dear J, hope you weren't too offended.:wink5: Tell your wife I hope she finds great success in clicker training, it didn't work for me...with my husband that is.:lol2: :lol2:

Cathy:D

No offense taken Cathy...its all in fun !

My wife is doing well with the training.... but it all depends on the payoffs !

Lizzie Rose is back on track with her training too, small pieces of chicken
have her going nuts:)

J

[Love my Leo]

No offense taken Cathy...its all in fun !

My wife is doing well with the training.... but it all depends on the payoffs !

J

:lol2: :lol2: :lol2: :lol2: :lol2: :lol2: :lol2: :lol2:
Keep up the great work!
Cathy:D

[Love my Leo]

I use the Cesar Milan signal sound to control the barking which is just a sound that they become familiar with that shows your disapproval of a behavior. Now the yorkie responds great to my sound, followed by "quiet, no barking" and is totally quiet. Now Kallie is stubborn and still will throw in a bark or two after the sound/verbal command is used. So she still needs additional training one on one for success. Brandy is too new to know how she will respond but she is not a barker to begin with so I don't think I will have any issues with her.:D

I tried this too...I must doing something wrong or Leo is getting too many mixed messages.:bee:

[Morkie4]

I tried this too...I must doing something wrong or Leo is getting too many mixed messages.:bee:

Well, as I said, Toby picked up on it right away and I am still working with Kallie. Brandy has already accepted the no barking command. I think Kallie is just being a stubborn matriarch. But I will not give up on her, I am determined to get her to listen..........REPETITION AND LOTS OF PATIENCE!!!

[LittleDogLVR]

OK what is everyone using ? the little blue thing from Petsmart or the other one ? I need to do this SOON she is driving us nuts at night when we are watching TV.Its not like we are ignoring her, Im on the floor playing with her the whole time....yes I am spoiling her !

J

[Love my Leo]

Sounds like the blue hand held from Petsmart may be the way to go...we haven't received the counter top one yet so I can't comment yet.

Cathy:D

[I Found Nemo]

Sounds like the blue hand held from Petsmart may be the way to go...we haven't received the counter top one yet so I can't comment yet.

Cathy:D

I gave the link I think:confused: it really does work and to think I recommended it:tounge: :lol2: :lol2: :lol2:

[Love my Leo]

I gave the link I think:confused: it really does work and to think I recommended it:tounge: :lol2: :lol2: :lol2:

See how good you are?!:D

[I Found Nemo]

See how good you are?!:D

:confused: I didnt know how good I was , but you keep reminding me so now I know:p :p :wink5:

[LittleDogLVR]

I went to PetSmart tonight to get the little blue thing...the Pet Agree and they didnt have one so I bought the first one that was mentioned in this thread.
I got the Petsafe ultrasonic, it was more money but I got it tonight :)

I can return it if I decide to get the other one but It's WORKING ! :D
PetSmart said I could take up to 900 days to return it.....crazy ?

Hit the manual button when she did something wrong and she immediately stopped.
Will keep you updated but so far so good ! I paid $39 for it but I really dont care !
If it can stop her from bad behavior and barking....way cool.


John

[Love my Leo]

I went to PetSmart tonight to get the little blue thing...the Pet Agree and they didnt have one so I bought the first one that was mentioned in this thread.
I got the Petsafe ultrasonic, it was more money but I got it tonight :)

I can return it if I decide to get the other one but It's WORKING ! :D
PetSmart said I could take up to 900 days to return it.....crazy ?

Hit the manual button when she did something wrong and she immediately stopped.
Will keep you updated but so far so good ! I paid $39 for it but I really dont care !
If it can stop her from bad behavior and barking....way cool.


John

I think they probably meant 90 days to return. :lol2: 900 days would be crazy:dizzy:

I am so glad this thing is working!!! Keep us posted and I want details (please?)!...I will do the same once I get mine.

Cathy:D

[bellanov]

What happens when you just tell Leo "no bark"? Bella only barks if she hears the doorbell or something weird. Its almost like she's thinks she's this big guard dog or something, so funny, but back to my point a firm no bark and she gets the message.

[LittleDogLVR]

I think they probably meant 90 days to return. :lol2: 900 days would be crazy:dizzy:

I am so glad this thing is working!!! Keep us posted and I want details (please?)!...I will do the same once I get mine.

Cathy:D

Im like a kid with a new toy.....just waiting for her to mis behave !
I dont think its going to take long....will have to see if I get my wake up call at 4am ! I get up at early anyways but she lets me know shes ready .

John

[Love my Leo]

What happens when you just tell Leo "no bark"? Bella only barks if she hears the doorbell or something weird. Its almost like she's thinks she's this big guard dog or something, so funny, but back to my point a firm no bark and she gets the message.

Well, nothing happens when I say "quiet". Yeah, Leo's our guard dog, our doorbell, our alert when the neighbor dogs are over, if he wants something... this just started a couple months ago and I think it has to do with so many mixed messages from the rest of family. They don't know it (or should I say won't accept it), but they are actually training him to bark! He used to bark, but it wasn't much...

[Love my Leo]

Im like a kid with a new toy.....just waiting for her to mis behave !
I dont think its going to take long....will have to see if I get my wake up call at 4am ! I get up at early anyways but she lets me know shes ready .

John

:lol2: :lol2: :lol2: You guys and your new toys! :lol2: Wow, now I can't wait to get mine! Leo is a good little boy so I'll only need mine for barking purposes :blush:

[bellanov]

I could see how things could get confusing with all the mixed messages, hope that works out for you

[LittleDogLVR]

:lol2: :lol2: :lol2: You guys and your new toys! :lol2: Wow, now I can't wait to get mine! Leo is a good little boy so I'll only need mine for barking purposes :blush:

Well no wake up call this morning....either I wore her out last night playing or she didnt want to bark....dont know ! Time will tell !

She isnt bad or anything....just has a few things to work out.
She likes to jump up at plants and eat the leaves, sometimes knocking them over.Also likes to take the paper towels and empty the roll all over the floor....Just one click and she Dropped it, otherwise I'd be chasing her all over to get it.Its actually funny to see her running with the paper towel roll going down the hall way...I thought it was but my wife ....no so much :)

Yes Us guys love our toys.....


Oh OK here is the deal.... for it to work automatic it needs to be within 10 feet of the dog, and it will only correct for Barking...not crying or wimpering :)
The manual button is good for up to 20ft and works well, you can hold it in your hand although its slightly larger than the blue Pet Agree.

The Pet safe one I think is better because it can correct when your not
around so its more consitant. But like Andrea said it wont take long and you probably wont need it forever !

Either one should do the trick.....good doggie :)
Now if only I could use it on my wife.....when she takes the TV Remote....

John

[Morkie4]

Well no wake up call this morning....either I wore her out last night playing or she didnt want to bark....dont know ! Time will tell !

She isnt bad or anything....just has a few things to work out.
She likes to jump up at plants and eat the leaves, sometimes knocking them over.Also likes to take the paper towels and empty the roll all over the floor....Just one click and she Dropped it, otherwise I'd be chasing her all over to get it.Its actually funny to see her running with the paper towel roll going down the hall way...I thought it was but my wife ....no so much :)

Yes Us guys love our toys.....


Oh OK here is the deal.... for it to work automatic it needs to be within 10 feet of the dog, and it will only correct for Barking...not crying or wimpering :)
The manual button is good for up to 20ft and works well, you can hold it in your hand although its slightly larger than the blue Pet Agree.

The Pet safe one I think is better because it can correct when your not
around so its more consitant. But like Andrea said it wont take long and you probably wont need it forever !

Either one should do the trick.....good doggie :)
Now if only I could use it on my wife.....when she takes the TV Remote....John

Ok LISTEN UP JOHN:

First thanks for the input on the device, I am sure as members we appreciate the information.

BUT, I think you may have some confusion so I just want to set you straight: Primary ownership of TV remotes belong to all wives!!! :lol2: :lol2: :lol2: :lol2: :lol2:

[LittleDogLVR]

Ok LISTEN UP JOHN:

First thanks for the input on the device, I am sure as members we appreciate the information.

BUT, I think you may have some confusion so I just want to set you straight: Primary ownership of TV remotes belong to all wives!!! :lol2: :lol2: :lol2: :lol2: :lol2:



Your Welcome ! And I think you forgot to read the fine print on PRIMARY OWNERSHIP.....thats only when we are not home or sleeping !


J

[Love my Leo]

Your Welcome ! And I think you forgot to read the fine print on PRIMARY OWNERSHIP.....thats only when we are not home or sleeping !


J

:lol2: :lol2: :lol2: :lol2: :lol2: poor J, he's so confused :dizzy:

[LittleDogLVR]

Well she is smarter than I am !

Lizzie knows she can get out of range to bark when its on automatic,she just runs to the other side of the house.

Also it only will go off on multiple barks when she is close to it.

If I sit there and use manual she responds to it, looking at me as to say
WTF ?

It has worked real good when she steals someting, say drop it and hit the button and she does it.

Im not sure but I think she can get use to it and have it not bother her..
we shall see.

Her barking is reduced but not 100% effective, but its better than before.

I wish the unit could let you know when it was going off, the little red light on the front would be ideal for this but its only for battery life.


Yes I AM CONFUSED



John

[Love my Leo]

Well she is smarter than I am !

Lizzie knows she can get out of range to bark when its on automatic,she just runs to the other side of the house.

Also it only will go off on multiple barks when she is close to it.

If I sit there and use manual she responds to it, looking at me as to say
WTF ?

It has worked real good when she steals someting, say drop it and hit the button and she does it.

Im not sure but I think she can get use to it and have it not bother her..
we shall see.

Her barking is reduced but not 100% effective, but its better than before.

I wish the unit could let you know when it was going off, the little red light on the front would be ideal for this but its only for battery life.


Yes I AM CONFUSED



John

okay, day one....it isn't the miracle cure for barking. I got the WTF look and immediate quiet yesterday. Thought it was gonna work great!:D

day two...major barking...is this thing going off automatically? I don't know, so I decide to zap him manually...kind of worked... then I decide that I need to take action with the zap, so I stand in front of Leo and tell him "quiet" and then "sit" and then big time praise. This worked the best. I guess there's no free ride here.:lol2:

Cathy:D

[LittleDogLVR]

okay, day one....it isn't the miracle cure for barking. I got the WTF look and immediate quiet yesterday. Thought it was gonna work great!:D

day two...major barking...is this thing going off automatically? I don't know, so I decide to zap him manually...kind of worked... then I decide that I need to take action with the zap, so I stand in front of Leo and tell him "quiet" and then "sit" and then big time praise. This worked the best. I guess there's no free ride here.:lol2:

Cathy:D

Hi Cathy

I can relate to what your sayn....BELIEVE ME !
I really wish I new it was going off on auto.....NICE Instruction manual Huh?

We have been getting the best results with the manual too, but now a few more days into it and she comes to me and sits looking at it...wishing somehow she could chew the crap out of it.

Its funny as I type this she is barking her head off and I cant reach it :)

Nope nothing is easy !

John

[Love my Leo]

Hi Cathy

I can relate to what your sayn....BELIEVE ME !
I really wish I new it was going off on auto.....NICE Instruction manual Huh?

We have been getting the best results with the manual too, but now a few more days into it and she comes to me and sits looking at it...wishing somehow she could chew the crap out of it.

Its funny as I type this she is barking her head off and I cant reach it :)

Nope nothing is easy !

John

Ya, that manual is a real dandy! And ya, Leo is barking at my husband's barking lab outside as I type.:lol2: Well, I guess I better get off my a$$ and go put him in his place.

Between Carol's advise with Ceasar Milan's technique and Andrea's advise with using this thing...I think it can work...don't ever give up!:D

Cathy:D

[LittleDogLVR]

Ya, that manual is a real dandy! And ya, Leo is barking at my husband's barking lab outside as I type.:lol2: Well, I guess I better get off my a$$ and go put him in his place.

Between Carol's advise with Ceasar Milan's technique and Andrea's advise with using this thing...I think it can work...don't ever give up!:D

Cathy:D

Well its not helping now at all...either its broke or she doesnt mind it !

NEXT ! What else is out there ? I saw a little dog training collar but it uses
shocks and tones....its that or ear plugs !

There are other ultrasonic ones maybe I will check one of them out.
Its back to Petsmart ! can you say return !

John

[Love my Leo]

When the hubby got home tonight he mentioned that he thought Leo was doing better.:blush: I don't think total elimination of barking is an obtainable goal :lol2: however, I've been getting in front (commands from behind him sitting in my comfy chair don't work) of Leo and owning that space commanding "quiet" consistently (sort of):o and I think we're making a little progress. I hope the zapper is working at the same time...tho I wonder.:confused: I'm learning, just like you!:D

Ear plugs would be a sure thing :lol2:

Cathy:D

[LittleDogLVR]

When the hubby got home tonight he mentioned that he thought Leo was doing better.:blush: I don't think total elimination of barking is an obtainable goal :lol2: however, I've been getting in front (commands from behind him sitting in my comfy chair don't work) of Leo and owning that space commanding "quiet" consistently (sort of):o and I think we're making a little progress. I hope the zapper is working at the same time...tho I wonder.:confused: I'm learning, just like you!:D

Ear plugs would be a sure thing :lol2:

Cathy:D

Glad to hear your making progress....I thought I was !

Last night using it in manual mode she couldnt care less and at around 2am she decided to bark her little head off with it 2 feet away from her.
And again at 4:15....I have my own fury alarm clock....Sweet !

I think I am going to call the house a few times during the day just to wake her up :)

John

[I Found Nemo]

Hey Cathy,
Did you try the blue device I used yet??
ANDREA:D

[Love my Leo]

Hey Cathy,
Did you try the blue device I used yet??
ANDREA:D

That's the next step, although Leo is doing better. How, exactly, did you use your blue thingy? Just point and zap?:confused: Or point, zap and command? Details pleassssssse...:D

[LittleDogLVR]

When the hubby got home tonight he mentioned that he thought Leo was doing better.:blush: I don't think total elimination of barking is an obtainable goal :lol2: however, I've been getting in front (commands from behind him sitting in my comfy chair don't work) of Leo and owning that space commanding "quiet" consistently (sort of):o and I think we're making a little progress. I hope the zapper is working at the same time...tho I wonder.:confused: I'm learning, just like you!:D

Ear plugs would be a sure thing :lol2:

Cathy:D

Well I gave up on the sonic things, they are not working period !

I went and bough the Lap Dog trainer from Innotek, its for small dogs .

It is a shock collar but not really too strong ! I tried it out on myself before I bought it...at Petsmart they thought I was STRANGE !
I only tried it out on level 1 and 2 :)

Well before you all jump all over me..... I couldnt use it !

I would rather live with the barking than use it....I dont have the heart to do it to her.

Its not really that strong but I dont want to do it to her, she is so cute and sweet....so what if she barks !

I dont want her to be scared or anything....

Just have to return it !

John

[Love my Leo]

Well I gave up on the sonic things, they are not working period !

I went and bough the Lap Dog trainer from Innotek, its for small dogs .

It is a shock collar but not really too strong ! I tried it out on myself before I bought it...at Petsmart they thought I was STRANGE !
I only tried it out on level 1 and 2 :)

Well before you all jump all over me..... I couldnt use it !

I would rather live with the barking than use it....I dont have the heart to do it to her.

Its not really that strong but I dont want to do it to her, she is so cute and sweet....so what if she barks !

I dont want her to be scared or anything....

Just have to return it !

John

Oh, J...I'm so glad you decided not to use the shock collar (i wanna know how it felt on you:lol2: did your eyes bug out or anything?:eek: ). I believe with small dogs especially that it could result in more problems. They just don't need it.

Now for the sonic thing... I still think it works or rather reinforces my commands.

I wonder if she is sensing some anxiety from you when she barks? Maybe try ignoring her when she's barking...this worked great for Leo when he was in his crate. No one was allowed to let him out or respond to him while he was in his crate (barking) and now he NEVER barks when he's in there. As a matter of fact, last week my hubby got home before me while I picked up kids in town and didn't get home til 7:00 pm. Leo was still in his crate:mad: Why did hubby not let him out???:mad: Well, he says, Leo didn't say anything...now if I'm going to be late, I remind him to make sure and let Leo out.:D Still have to keep working on it when he's out of his crate tho.:wink5:

Don't give up! She's just a baby, she'll get it...:blush:

Cathy:D

[mia's mom]

I bought a shock collar for my Bull Terrier and I couldn't do it either. It is like the shock you get when you put a 9 volt battery on your tounge. Unpleasant but not really painful.....but I felt bad so I didn't put it on him.......and that one barks at the wind. Every lawn mower, weedwacker and pressure cleaner bothers him so no one sleeps in late on the weekends.:(

[LittleDogLVR]

[QUOTE=Love my Leo;57403]Oh, J...I'm so glad you decided not to use the shock collar (i wanna know how it felt on you:lol2: did your eyes bug out or anything?:eek: ).


Like Mia's mom said it like sticking your tongue on a 9 volt battery on level 1 anyway and the 2 was considerably stronger.My eyes stayed in my head but who knows on level 3 or 4 ! I can always try it when I get home tonight :)

Lizzie is barking at the wind too....and anything that she hears on TV.
She is waking up at 4:15 now and lets out a few barks to get me up, not really a big deal as I get up at 4:30 anyways but she doesnt know when its the weekend ! Just wish I could turn it off....

We are just going to try to work through it , and tell her No Bark and praise her when she stops.....

John

[Morkie4]

[QUOTE=Love my Leo;57403]Oh, J...I'm so glad you decided not to use the shock collar (i wanna know how it felt on you:lol2: did your eyes bug out or anything?:eek: ).


Like Mia's mom said it like sticking your tongue on a 9 volt battery on level 1 anyway and the 2 was considerably stronger.My eyes stayed in my head but who knows on level 3 or 4 ! I can always try it when I get home tonight :)

Lizzie is barking at the wind too....and anything that she hears on TV.
She is waking up at 4:15 now and lets out a few barks to get me up, not really a big deal as I get up at 4:30 anyways but she doesnt know when its the weekend ! Just wish I could turn it off....

We are just going to try to work through it , and tell her No Bark and praise her when she stops.....John

I found this works great with my Yorkie and my new maltese, Brandy..........but Kallie is not willing to submit with the idea YET!!! But we are continuing to work with her on it. Some are just a little more stubborn than others.:D

[LittleDogLVR]

OK last night I played with the shock collar, just to see how bad it could really be.....Well let me tell you....it hurts !!!

I was watching TV and started to play with it, collar in one hand and remote in the other. I was going to start out on 1, low and work my way up to 4
Much to my suprise I started on 4 and it got quiet a reaction from me as I threw it across the room. My wife was on the floor laughing, she could smell something burning...not sure if it was my hand or maybe some gas :)

So if that wasnt enough I played with 3 and 4 a coupe of times....just for my wifes amusement.....and then put it up to my neck.....yes its very sensitive there and used 1 and 2....sorry no way I was going over that !

Well I have had my fun...going to return it as soon as I can :lol2:

So I dont hurt myself.....I think my wife wants to keep it though !


John

[Morkie4]

OK last night I played with the shock collar, just to see how bad it could really be.....Well let me tell you....it hurts !!!

I was watching TV and started to play with it, collar in one hand and remote in the other. I was going to start out on 1, low and work my way up to 4
Much to my suprise I started on 4 and it got quiet a reaction from me as I threw it across the room. My wife was on the floor laughing, she could smell something burning...not sure if it was my hand or maybe some gas :)

So if that wasnt enough I played with 3 and 4 a coupe of times....just for my wifes amusement.....and then put it up to my neck.....yes its very sensitive there and used 1 and 2....sorry no way I was going over that !

Well I have had my fun...going to return it as soon as I can :lol2:

So I dont hurt myself.....I think my wife wants to keep it though !


John

John, you are hysterical. Oh how I wish the wife would have video taped that for us gals. We would have soooooooooo enjoyed that!:lol2: :lol2: :lol2: :lol2:

[LittleDogLVR]

John, you are hysterical. Oh how I wish the wife would have video taped that for us gals. We would have soooooooooo enjoyed that!:lol2: :lol2: :lol2: :lol2:

Thank you.... I kind of figured you gals would enjoy it....If only I had taped it.

Well I still have it so you never know......

Sometimes I think my wife only keeps me around for the silly things I do.:lol2:

John

[I Found Nemo]

Thank you.... I kind of figured you gals would enjoy it....If only I had taped it.

Well I still have it so you never know......

Sometimes I think my wife only keeps me around for the silly things I do.:lol2:

John

:lol2: :lol2: :lol2: Keeps you around for that, well thats probably true..:p

[LittleDogLVR]

:lol2: :lol2: :lol2: Keeps you around for that, well thats probably true..:p

I know thats all were good for.....that and taking out the trash and cleaning the cars :)


John

[Morkie4]

I know thats all were good for.....that and taking out the trash and cleaning the cars :)


John

You sound so well trained!!!!!! Sounds like the movie with Bobby Darin and Debbie Reynolds on "How to Train a Husband" using a dog training book!!:lol2: :lol2: :lol2: :lol2: :lol2:

:( :( Maybe you are too young to remember that movie.:( :(

[I Found Nemo]

You sound so well trained!!!!!! Sounds like the movie with Bobby Darin and Debbie Reynolds on "How to Train a Husband" using a dog training book!!:lol2: :lol2: :lol2: :lol2: :lol2:

:( :( Maybe you are too young to remember that movie.:( :(

:confused: wheres your avatar???

[Morkie4]

:confused: wheres your avatar???

I was trying to add Brandy............I'm not doing something right.:( :( :(

[LittleDogLVR]

You sound so well trained!!!!!! Sounds like the movie with Bobby Darin and Debbie Reynolds on "How to Train a Husband" using a dog training book!!:lol2: :lol2: :lol2: :lol2: :lol2:

:( :( Maybe you are too young to remember that movie.:( :(

Yes I am well trained, but my wife has had 22 years to perfect it !


Sounds like a good movie, will have to check it out !

John

[Love my Leo]

OK last night I played with the shock collar, just to see how bad it could really be.....Well let me tell you....it hurts !!!

I was watching TV and started to play with it, collar in one hand and remote in the other. I was going to start out on 1, low and work my way up to 4
Much to my suprise I started on 4 and it got quiet a reaction from me as I threw it across the room. My wife was on the floor laughing, she could smell something burning...not sure if it was my hand or maybe some gas :)

So if that wasnt enough I played with 3 and 4 a coupe of times....just for my wifes amusement.....and then put it up to my neck.....yes its very sensitive there and used 1 and 2....sorry no way I was going over that !

Well I have had my fun...going to return it as soon as I can :lol2:

So I dont hurt myself.....I think my wife wants to keep it though !


John

:lol2: :lol2: J...you're killin me :sidesplit: keep the collar:wink5: ...and tell your wife I like her very much.:D

Cathy:D

[Morkie4]

Yes I am well trained, but my wife has had 22 years to perfect it !


Sounds like a good movie, will have to check it out !

John

Wow, 22 years???? That's great............now is the time for her to start using that collar then!:lol2: :lol2: :lol2: :lol2:

Yep that movie was hysterical!!!! I wish I could get my hands on it. Clean and very funny!

[I Found Nemo]

:lol2: :lol2: J...you're killin me :sidesplit: keep the collar:wink5: ...and tell your wife I like her very much.:D

Cathy:D

I think I love her forget about liking her:lol2: :lol2: :lol2:

[Love my Leo]

I think I love her forget about liking her:lol2: :lol2: :lol2:

See John?...we all love her already.:D Maybe you should let her post here too.:blush:

Almost forgot...we are having great success with the auto sonic barking thing. The automatic part does not appear to be working so we've used it manually and as consistently as possible. Save yourselves a few bucks and get the one that Andrea got which is manual.

Cathy:D

[I Found Nemo]

See John?...we all love her already.:D Maybe you should let her post here too.:blush:

Almost forgot...we are having great success with the auto sonic barking thing. The automatic part does not appear to be working so we've used it manually and as consistently as possible. Save yourselves a few bucks and get the one that Andrea got which is manual.

Cathy:D

:D thats a great idea his wife should post, not that we dont want you John or like we would kick you to the curb for your wife:lol2: :lol2: , but your wife would also be a great addition:D
Im glad it's working Cathy, like I said Nemo still listens when I say no bark:D

[LittleDogLVR]

:D thats a great idea his wife should post, not that we dont want you John or like we would kick you to the curb for your wife:lol2: :lol2: , but your wife would also be a great addition:D
Im glad it's working Cathy, like I said Nemo still listens when I say no bark:D

You girls would throw me under the bus once she started to post !

I have tried to get her involved but once she gets home going on the computer is the last thing she wants to do.

I think the only hope is my Daughter, but she is only 10 !

She has read some stuff on here but no posting yet, they both are new to the Forum thing.....I have been on them for work and play for a few years so I am into it.

I can try to get her converted :) Will see !

Yes Andreas blue thing seems to be the way to go !


John

[Love my Leo]

You girls would throw me under the bus once she started to post !

I have tried to get her involved but once she gets home going on the computer is the last thing she wants to do.

I think the only hope is my Daughter, but she is only 10 !

She has read some stuff on here but no posting yet, they both are new to the Forum thing.....I have been on them for work and play for a few years so I am into it.

I can try to get her converted :) Will see !

Yes Andreas blue thing seems to be the way to go !


John
I had never belonged to a forum and then joined one for critique and information from pros which at times could be brutal. So I was a little intimidated by forums before I joined here. Who knew that obtaining information could be so fun?

Throw you under the bus?......NEVER:blush: :blush: :blush: :blush:

Cathy:D

[LittleDogLVR]

Who knew that obtaining information could be so fun?
Cathy:D


Exactly.....I knew the moment we decided to get a Maltese where to look for info....Low and behold I found MT.

Now when she has a question I come up and ask......

Lots of information here and its nice to see what others are going through!

I will try to get her into it !

John

[I Found Nemo]

Yes try John, what a nice group we have here:hearter:

[Morkie4]

Exactly.....I knew the moment we decided to get a Maltese where to look for info....Low and behold I found MT.

Now when she has a question I come up and ask......

Lots of information here and its nice to see what others are going through!

I will try to get her into it !

John

It's just so nice to have a "man" around we can pick on once in a while and one that handles it so well. We really have not done any curb kicking in a while.:lol2: :lol2: :lol2:

[I Found Nemo]

It's just so nice to have a "man" around we can pick on once in a while and one that handles it so well. We really have not done any curb kicking in a while.:lol2: :lol2: :lol2:

:lol2: :lol2: :lol2: Truer words were never spoken, poor John:p

[LittleDogLVR]

It's just so nice to have a "man" around we can pick on once in a while and one that handles it so well. We really have not done any curb kicking in a while.:lol2: :lol2: :lol2:

I Enjoy it believe me !

Thats what Im here for....Entertainment :)

Actually everyone has been VERY nice....I feel welcome although I am the Odd MAN out !

John

[I Found Nemo]

I Enjoy it believe me !

Thats what Im here for....Entertainment :)

Actually everyone has been VERY nice....I feel welcome although I am the Odd MAN out !

John

:D No your not an odd man out, we will keep you around just in case we need a male point of view:lol2: :p Just kidding, glad your a part of MT:D

[Morkie4]

I Enjoy it believe me !

Thats what Im here for....Entertainment :)

Actually everyone has been VERY nice....I feel welcome although I am the Odd MAN out !

John

Never fear, being "odd" is the in thing on this site...........guess that's why you fit in so nicely!:lol2: :lol2: :lol2:

[Love my Leo]

Barking... I've got a new plan and it seems to be working. Leo was trained to NEVER barks in his crate, so what I'm doing now is...when he barks he gets his sonic zap and I say "quiet" praise him up good and then tell him "kennel" which he goes into and keep him there til neighbor dogs are gone or he adjusts to company.

Cathy:D

[I Found Nemo]

Barking... I've got a new plan and it seems to be working. Leo was trained to NEVER barks in his crate, so what I'm doing now is...when he barks he gets his sonic zap and I say "quiet" praise him up good and then tell him "kennel" which he goes into and keep him there til neighbor dogs are gone or he adjusts to company.

Cathy:D

:p I am glad it's working Cathy, I just NO BARK and he stops , I havent pushed that stupid button in months but he still associates the no bark with it NOW what more can I ask for?:p

[Morkie4]

I've never used anything electronic with the kids but TOBY gets the "no barking" command. Kallie is a little stubborn and of course I can't expect too much out of Brandy yet but if I can get 2 out of 3......I guess I should be happy with that.:D :D

[Love my Leo]

Never fear, being "odd" is the in thing on this site...........guess that's why you fit in so nicely!:lol2: :lol2: :lol2:

Odd:dizzy:... Who's odd?:lol2: :lol2: :lol2: :lol2:

Cathy:D

[Morkie4]

Odd:dizzy:... Who's odd?:lol2: :lol2: :lol2: :lol2:

Cathy:D

It's ODD that YOU should ask!!!!!!:lol2: :lol2: :lol2:

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[Love my Leo]

It's ODD that YOU should ask!!!!!!:lol2: :lol2: :lol2:

650265036504

"Whoooo" ME? :lol2: :lol2: :lol2: :lol2:

6506

[I Found Nemo]

"Whoooo" ME? :lol2: :lol2: :lol2: :lol2:

6506

:lol2: :lol2: I took your animation I love it, its soooooooooooooo me!!:lol2:

[Morkie4]

"Whoooo" ME? :lol2: :lol2: :lol2: :lol2:

6506

YES YOU..................I took your animation as well! SOOOOOOOOOOO CUTE!:) :)

[Love my Leo]

:lol2: :lol2: I took your animation I love it, its soooooooooooooo me!!:lol2:

YES YOU..................I took your animation as well! SOOOOOOOOOOO CUTE!:) :)

I know....I giggle when ever I see it. Thanks Carol, for setting me up for that one! :lol2: :lol2:

Keeping on task here...I can't find Leo's sonic bark thingy!:scratchhd: It disappeared. Hubby really wants to find it. Do you think he hid it?:confused:

Cathy:D

[Morkie4]

I know....I giggle when ever I see it. Thanks Carol, for setting me up for that one! :lol2: :lol2:

Keeping on task here...I can't find Leo's sonic bark thingy!:scratchhd: It disappeared. Hubby really wants to find it. Do you think he hid it?:confused:

Cathy:D

:lol2: :lol2: :lol2: :lol2: .............He's smarter than you could even begin to imagine; of course he hid it!!!!!

[jazzysmom]

I am a member on a training and behavior forum so I ask for suggestions about my Macy barking at my husband like a maniac and I got 3 people that responded with "have her de-barked" I couldn't believe it no other suggestions just shove a rod down her throat and shut her up. I replied that de-barking was not an option and I would seek help elsewhere. I am appalled.

[Love my Leo]

I am a member on a training and behavior forum so I ask for suggestions about my Macy barking at my husband like a maniac and I got 3 people that responded with "have her de-barked" I couldn't believe it no other suggestions just shove a rod down her throat and shut her up. I replied that de-barking was not an option and I would seek help elsewhere. I am appalled.

What the heck?:mad: They're dogs for heavens sakes, they're supposed to bark sometimes!! I hope you replied in all upper case:D

Cathy:D

[LittleDogLVR]

I am a member on a training and behavior forum so I ask for suggestions about my Macy barking at my husband like a maniac and I got 3 people that responded with "have her de-barked" I couldn't believe it no other suggestions just shove a rod down her throat and shut her up. I replied that de-barking was not an option and I would seek help elsewhere. I am appalled.

Have you ever heard a dog that was De-Barked ??

I think the owners should be De Brained !
Very sad....


John

[Morkie4]

What the heck?:mad: They're dogs for heavens sakes, they're supposed to bark sometimes!! I hope you replied in all upper case:D

Cathy:D

Have you ever heard a dog that was De-Barked ??

I think the owners should be De Brained !
Very sad....


John

I agree with both of you. For me, it is not the "humane" solution to barking nor the right of a human to take away the ability of man's best friend's way of communication. It is sad that vet's will perform the procedure!:( :( :mad: :mad:

[I Found Nemo]

:( It is sad and it makes me mad:mad: :mad: I would have really went off on the person, dogs are supposed to bark thats what they do, with training you can control it if you have patience , I cant believe either, a Vet would do an operstion like this:mad:

[jazzysmom]

Yes, I did give them a piece of my mind but they didn't seem to care. Won't be asking anything more from that group.

[kelkiss5]

Ok enlighting me. Whats debarking??. Is it what I think it is. Like have their voice box removed or somthing along those lines.

[jazzysmom]

Ok enlighting me. Whats debarking??. Is it what I think it is. Like have their voice box removed or somthing along those lines.

They surgical strip the dogs vocal cords and it leaves them with less of a bark sometimes it comes out like a faint squeak. I have only seen 1 dog that this has been done to and it was very sad.

[kelkiss5]

Wow thats not a very nice thing to do. I mean my 3 do my head in when they let rip together. Its like shut up. But I no they are only doing this to alert me to somethign they find strange. I could never do this to mine. I mean their barks are part of their personalitys. I can tell if my girls are mad scared or just playing by their type of barking.

[LittleDogLVR]

They surgical strip the dogs vocal cords and it leaves them with less of a bark sometimes it comes out like a faint squeak. I have only seen 1 dog that this has been done to and it was very sad.

There was a dog in the area when I was a Kid that was de barked and I can still remember what it sounded like...very sad and cruel.

Shouldnt be an option at the vet...

[I Found Nemo]

There was a dog in the area when I was a Kid that was de barked and I can still remember what it sounded like...very sad and cruel.

Shouldnt be an option at the vet...

I know of one TOP breeder who did this:confused: :( shocked the sh*t outta me.
It is very sad......
ANDREA

[plumie]

my dogs drive me crazy with their barking.
But I will never have them de-bark.
I think its cruel and sad seeing a dog that doesnt have a vocal.
make them feel invisible cus they cant voice them self.

[LittleDogLVR]

I read on another site that a can with coins will also discourage barking.
Drop it on the floor and say no bark.....tried it a few times tonight and it seems to be getting her attention....without blowing out her stiches :)

I know it sounds crazy but......


John

[Love my Leo]

I read on another site that a can with coins will also discourage barking.
Drop it on the floor and say no bark.....tried it a few times tonight and it seems to be getting her attention....without blowing out her stiches :)

I know it sounds crazy but......


John

not crazy...I've heard the same thing. I was going to try it but someone kept throwing the can I saved in the garbage.

Cathy:D

[I Found Nemo]

not crazy...I've heard the same thing. I was going to try it but someone kept throwing the can I saved in the garbage.

Cathy:D

:lol2: :lol2: :lol2: OHHHHHHHHHHH Cathy, I needed that laugh,thanks:hearter:

[Morkie4]

I read on another site that a can with coins will also discourage barking.
Drop it on the floor and say no bark.....tried it a few times tonight and it seems to be getting her attention....without blowing out her stiches :)

I know it sounds crazy but......


John

I've heard the same thing John!!! And I have heard that if they are diggers in the yard, throwing the can near them when they are digging is a way to discourage them from digging..

See, I knew you fit right in with our group!:D

[LittleDogLVR]

I've heard the same thing John!!! And I have heard that if they are diggers in the yard, throwing the can near them when they are digging is a way to discourage them from digging..

Hmm now digging is something I dont have to worry about right now !


See, I knew you fit right in with our group!:D

Thanks... I have been having some fun here ! and learning a few things too !


John

[LittleDogLVR]

The CAN is AMAZING !

Its the best thing I have used and it didnt cost me anything !!!!

My house is relatively quiete for the first time since JULY....Yippee !

Way cool !

John

[Love my Leo]

The CAN is AMAZING !

Its the best thing I have used and it didnt cost me anything !!!!

My house is relatively quiete for the first time since JULY....Yippee !

Way cool !

John

Who knew?:scratchhd:

Keep us posted on your progress. No cost, no barking = peace and quiet! How great is that?

Cathy:D

[Morkie4]

The CAN is AMAZING !

Its the best thing I have used and it didnt cost me anything !!!!

My house is relatively quiete for the first time since JULY....Yippee !

Way cool !

John

Well, what do you know!!!!!! Good for you and your household!!!:lol2: :lol2: What kind of can did you use???:confused: :confused: Just curious;)

[I Found Nemo]

Well, what do you know!!!!!! Good for you and your household!!!:lol2: :lol2: What kind of can did you use???:confused: :confused: Just curious;)

:lol2: :lol2: WHAT do you mean WHAT kind of can:lol2: A can is a can aint it:confused:

[mia's mom]

:lol2: :lol2: WHAT do you mean WHAT kind of can:lol2: A can is a can aint it:confused:

Andrea give her a break....remember this is the lady that thought that concert goer had rhythm.:tounge: :tounge: :tounge:

[LittleDogLVR]

I know isnt it funny,who would a known...a CAN !
Actually it's a very special can.....We kept throwing them out too so finally
I just emptied a can of Peanuts....Planters roasted to be exact !

Just some loose change in it...It works.

When I told my wife about it she looked at me like I was Nuts... but she likes it now.
I have used it too keep her from jumping up on things too....Wife is like HEY Dont over use it and ruin it....Barking only :)

John

[Morkie4]

Andrea give her a break....remember this is the lady that thought that concert goer had rhythm.:tounge: :tounge: :tounge:

You mean he didn't??????:o :o :o :o

[I Found Nemo]

You mean he didn't??????:o :o

:lol2: :lol2: :lol2: :lol2: oh Maggie they don't have that LAtino Sicilian blood flowing through their veins..
Yea Carol he had rhythm:blush: :blush: :blush: :blush:

[Morkie4]

:lol2: :lol2: :lol2: :lol2: oh Maggie they don't have that LAtino Sicilian blood flowing through their veins..
Yea Carol he had rhythm:blush: :blush: :blush: :blush:

See, see, I knew the guy had rhythm..............he was really doing a great version of the "chicken" from what I could see!:D

[LittleDogLVR]

Can Update.....still working :):)

Gotta love FREE TOO !


John

[mia's mom]

I have to try that with Cody at night. On his last potty visit at night sometimes 11:00 pm he has to announce his arrival outside......I'm gonna fix him alright!!! Planters jar and coins:wink5: :wink5:

[LittleDogLVR]

I have to try that with Cody at night. On his last potty visit at night sometimes 11:00 pm he has to announce his arrival outside......I'm gonna fix him alright!!! Planters jar and coins:wink5: :wink5:

Planters CAN :) and he will probably Poop on the spot !

John

[Love my Leo]

Can Update.....still working :):)

Gotta love FREE TOO !


John

So what did you do with your sonic bark thingy? Our battery ran out but replaced it and I might add that I think it won't wear down so much now cause Leo isn't baking hardly at all. Only to say Hello.:hearter:

Cathy:D

[LittleDogLVR]

So what did you do with your sonic bark thingy? Our battery ran out but replaced it and I might add that I think it won't wear down so much now cause Leo isn't baking hardly at all. Only to say Hello.:hearter:

Cathy:D

I ended up returning them, even the shock collar ! My wife was depressed when I took that back....she thought she could have used it somehow :)

John

[Morkie4]

I ended up returning them, even the shock collar ! My wife was depressed when I took that back....she thought she could have used it somehow :)

John

Oh I do wish you had asked for suggestions from us as to what it could be used for ............. we would have been of great help to you in that area!:lol2: :lol2: :lol2:

[LittleDogLVR]

Oh I do wish you had asked for suggestions from us as to what it could be used for ............. we would have been of great help to you in that area!:lol2: :lol2: :lol2:

Oh I am sure of that :)

If it didnt cost so much I would have kept it just for fun !

John

[Morkie4]

Oh I am sure of that :)

If it didnt cost so much I would have kept it just for fun !

John

:lol2: :lol2: :lol2: ........... :D

[Love my Leo]

Oh I am sure of that :)

If it didnt cost so much I would have kept it just for fun !

John

I thought of you last week when Steve, while watching tv and just playing with Tuckers collar (for the wireless fence) told me he tried it and got a jolt.:lol2: :lol2: :lol2: I didn't say anything, but had to chuckle to myself. I wonder...being that you're both printers and all if it may have something to do with inhaling that press wash?:blush: :blush: :blush:

Cathy:D

[LittleDogLVR]

Hi Cathy

I dont know if we can blame it on Printing.....

I think its just a guy thing....we just have to play with things !:D

John

[Love my Leo]

Hi Cathy

I dont know if we can blame it on Printing.....

I think its just a guy thing....we just have to play with things !:D

John

:lol2: :lol2: :lol2: :lol2:

Cathy:scratchhd:

[LittleDogLVR]

OK well the can is pretty dented up on the bottom and I really dont think Lizzie cares anymore....Yesterday she barked her head off all day and night.
She was resting around 9pm last night and I SO wanted to go bark in her face !

I dont know whats going on with her but she is a real Hell Cat the past 2 days.
I though that the spay would slow her down a bit, maybe not be as high strung...WRONG Again Dear...she is off the wall.

You know when we got her we THOUGHT she was going to be a lapdog.....
the amount of times she has actually sat on any one of our laps you can count on one hand and only briefly....

I am beginning to think I spoiled her or something, I give her 100% of my attention when I am home.....I havent sat on the couch in months !
I am always on the floor playing with her and so does my wife and daughter.

Maybe I shouldnt have stopped using the crate ??? She is in a decent sized X-Pen / Condo that any dog would envy.....

We cant eat in peace....she is like a Jumping bean.....Boing Boing Boing all around the table.....Oh and the incessant barking....I am having a breakdown......


I think I am going to use the crate as a Time out area and see if that helps.


I really wish I kept that darn collar.....Id use it on myself just to have fun !

Any words of wisdom would be greatly appreciated !


I am at my wits end.....I need to start drinking or something :)

Could this be her TERRIBLE two's ????


John

[I Found Nemo]

John,
Some dogs are just barkers and sometimes you need to try alot of things before you find one that works! I mean the barking one I used worked after one time:confused: all I say now is "NO BARK" and Nemo just stops, no need to use the actual device he just knows what the sound is like and prefers not to hear it. I really hope you find some kind of solution, I know how annoying it is It gets on my nerves big time

ANDREA.
Good Luck

[LittleDogLVR]

John,
Some dogs are just barkers and sometimes you need to try alot of things before you find one that works! I mean the barking one I used worked after one time:confused: all I say now is "NO BARK" and Nemo just stops, no need to use the actual device he just knows what the sound is like and prefers not to hear it. I really hope you find some kind of solution, I know how annoying it is It gets on my nerves big time

ANDREA.
Good Luck

Thanks


You dont know how lucky you are with Nemo....

We are pretty stressed out right now....cant even sit down and talk or watch a movie !

Granted there isnt going to be much of anything good to watch on tv but its getting old fast !


John

[Morkie4]

Thanks


You dont know how lucky you are with Nemo....

We are pretty stressed out right now....cant even sit down and talk or watch a movie !

Granted there isnt going to be much of anything good to watch on tv but its getting old fast !


John

Well John, the dog whisperer suggests that you lightly tap them in the front of the chest with your hand shaped so that the nails are facing the chest and say "no barking" and just repeat the action (repetition). The hand put in that position is suppose to resemble a dog's mouth and this is the way the packleader of a pack corrects behaviors in his pack. So you are the packleader. Everyone should follow the same correction procedure so Lizzie gets the point. Of course you don't want to hurt her but merely get her attention. I did it with Toby and he does great when I say no bark now without any tapping at all. Brandy is not a barker. Kallie does good but still needs reminders with a light tap. It's just a suggestion that I read from his book and it may not work for you either but just wanted to put this out there for you to try if you wanted to.................the terrible two stage will pass:D :D :D

[LittleDogLVR]

[QUOTE=Morkie4;62759]Well John, the dog whisperer suggests that you lightly tap them in the front of the chest with your hand shaped so that the nails are facing the chest and say "no barking" and just repeat the action (repetition). The hand put in that position is suppose to resemble a dog's mouth and this is the way the packleader of a pack corrects behaviors in his pack.

Thanks Carol.....will give it a shot....OK I will tell my wife that I am the PackLeader and see where that goes......I mean show Lizzie :)

I did tell my wife about the hand position and she tried it and Lizzie really didnt like it.....just like everything....time will tell!

John

[I Found Nemo]

Hows it going John? Any break in the case.:D

[LittleDogLVR]

Hows it going John? Any break in the case.:D

Hi Andrea

Hmm not really getting too much better yet.... we are trying what Carol suggested. It does stop her from barking but you need to be in arms reach for it to be effective. And if she is hyper....which is about 90% of the time she will start to eat your fingers when you poke her.

Last couple of days she has been mouthy, not really biting but mouthing everything.

She has nipped me a few times when we are playing, I think more by accident than anything....she isnt mean at all....just happy hyper and barky.

Oh the puppy stages.....you always tend to forget this when you are getting a new puppy...


John

[I Found Nemo]

Hi Andrea

Hmm not really getting too much better yet.... we are trying what Carol suggested. It does stop her from barking but you need to be in arms reach for it to be effective. And if she is hyper....which is about 90% of the time she will start to eat your fingers when you poke her.

Last couple of days she has been mouthy, not really biting but mouthing everything.

She has nipped me a few times when we are playing, I think more by accident than anything....she isnt mean at all....just happy hyper and barky.

Oh the puppy stages.....you always tend to forget this when you are getting a new puppy...


John

John I think you hit it on the head, it's the puppy horrors:lol2:
really everything isn't working so it has to be that, but I promise it will get better just takes some time. You know like our human kids with the terrible 2's well psychologists say that theory of terrible 2's doesn't exist, but I got 3 boys and YES it does exist, so maybe it does for dogs also..
Good Luck John!
ANDREA

[Love my Leo]

I wonder about alpha issues... this is something I really worked at after having my little pom whom had similar barking and behavioral issues. Wasn't gonna let it happen again. So I found these links that may be helpful...don't get me wrong, Leo can still be a little scamp from time to time and has a somewhat submissive nature (he ain't perfect) but I truly believe taking the reigns to be the boss made all the difference in the world. Holding back all my love was tough but I started from day 1. Create positive training time daily as well. This works well with my skin kids too.:p

http://www.canismajor.com/dog/alpha1.html and http://www.k9web.com/dog-faqs/behavior.html

Cathy:D

[LittleDogLVR]

I wonder about alpha issues... this is something I really worked at after having my little pom whom had similar barking and behavioral issues. Wasn't gonna let it happen again. So I found these links that may be helpful...don't get me wrong, Leo can still be a little scamp from time to time and has a somewhat submissive nature (he ain't perfect) but I truly believe taking the reigns to be the boss made all the difference in the world. Holding back all my love was tough but I started from day 1. Create positive training time daily as well. This works well with my skin kids too.:p

http://www.canismajor.com/dog/alpha1.html and http://www.k9web.com/dog-faqs/behavior.html

Cathy:D

Thanks Cathy !!! This could be the Problem ! I will read up on being the Alpha dog.

Did you ever see SNOW DOGS ? I'm gonna bite her ear ! J/K


Thanks

John

[Morkie4]

I wonder about alpha issues... this is something I really worked at after having my little pom whom had similar barking and behavioral issues. Wasn't gonna let it happen again. So I found these links that may be helpful...don't get me wrong, Leo can still be a little scamp from time to time and has a somewhat submissive nature (he ain't perfect) but I truly believe taking the reigns to be the boss made all the difference in the world. Holding back all my love was tough but I started from day 1. Create positive training time daily as well. This works well with my skin kids too.:p

http://www.canismajor.com/dog/alpha1.html and http://www.k9web.com/dog-faqs/behavior.html

Cathy:D

Those are great sites for information Cathy!! Thanks for posting them.

[I Found Nemo]

I wonder about alpha issues... this is something I really worked at after having my little pom whom had similar barking and behavioral issues. Wasn't gonna let it happen again. So I found these links that may be helpful...don't get me wrong, Leo can still be a little scamp from time to time and has a somewhat submissive nature (he ain't perfect) but I truly believe taking the reigns to be the boss made all the difference in the world. Holding back all my love was tough but I started from day 1. Create positive training time daily as well. This works well with my skin kids too.:p

http://www.canismajor.com/dog/alpha1.html and http://www.k9web.com/dog-faqs/behavior.html

Cathy:D

:D you get all these great sites, see I knew you were good for something:lol2: :lol2: JOke, ohhhhhhhhhh it was a joke..
Thanks for the links:hearter:

[LittleDogLVR]

:D you get all these great sites, see I knew you were good for something:lol2: :lol2: JOke, ohhhhhhhhhh it was a joke..
Thanks for the links:hearter:

Yes you Girls can be good for something......:)

Thanks Cathy.....I owe you again !


Now I need to go try to be the Alpha ! WHO AM I KIDDING !!!:lol2:


John

[I Found Nemo]

Yes you Girls can be good for something......:)

Thanks Cathy.....I owe you again !


Now I need to go try to be the Alpha ! WHO AM I KIDDING !!!:lol2:


John

:lol2: :lol2: :lol2: :lol2: :lol2: :lol2:

[Love my Leo]

:D you get all these great sites, see I knew you were good for something JOke, ohhhhhhhhhh it was a joke..
Thanks for the links:hearter:
:lol2: :lol2:See, I can be the queen of research:blush:

Yes you Girls can be good for something......:)

Thanks Cathy.....I owe you again !


Now I need to go try to be the Alpha ! WHO AM I KIDDING !!!


John
You go "alpha" boy!:cheer: :cheer: :cheer:
Cathy:D

[LittleDogLVR]

:lol2: :lol2:See, I can be the queen of research:blush:


You go "alpha" boy!:cheer: :cheer: :cheer:
Cathy:D

Hey Queenie....

How do I scruff her with out feeling like I am hurting her !

My wife is better at "AlphaBoy" than I am !


John

[I Found Nemo]

:lol2: :lol2:See, I can be the queen of research:blush:


You go "alpha" boy!:cheer: :cheer: :cheer:
Cathy:D

Yesssssssssss you are the Queen of links:lol2: :lol2:
but great info and always prepared!!:hearter:

[Love my Leo]

Hey Queenie....

How do I scruff her with out feeling like I am hurting her !

My wife is better at "AlphaBoy" than I am !


John

:lol2: :lol2: :lol2: Dear Alpha Boy (in training),

Be gentle, silly. Holy cow, are you making her yelp?:blush: :D

Believe it or not I found you a link too :D http://www.pets.ca/articles/article_scruffing.htm

Is this a test?:confused:

Cathy:D

[LittleDogLVR]

:lol2: :lol2: :lol2: Dear Alpha Boy (in training),

Be gentle, silly. Holy cow, are you making her yelp?:blush: :D

Believe it or not I found you a link too :D http://www.pets.ca/articles/article_scruffing.htm

Is this a test?:confused:

Cathy:D

Yes this is Just a test :)

No Silly I am reaching out for help !!

OK What is up with this ??? Did you read that article !!!!!

Meooow Kitties are agressive No ?

>>Scruffing is also seen during feline copulation, when the male grabs
>>the female by the scruff. This is done to immobilize her while he
>>mounts and to prevent her from running away as the mating
>>process takes place.


No Im not making her Yelp ! YET !

[Morkie4]

John, be gentle, be kind and be patient with her and get a "good" brush!!!! Always use spray on her hair when doing a brush out and their should be no yelping.........by the way, did I ever say "brush daily."

[Love my Leo]

Yes this is Just a test :)

No Silly I am reaching out for help !!

OK What is up with this ??? Did you read that article !!!!!

Meooow Kitties are agressive No ?

>>Scruffing is also seen during feline copulation, when the male grabs
>>the female by the scruff. This is done to immobilize her while he
>>mounts and to prevent her from running away as the mating
>>process takes place.


No Im not making her Yelp ! YET !

:lol2: :lol2: Okay, I was going to ask you if YOU read it...you obviously did seeing how you just "happened" to pick up on that particular paragraph toward the end I might add:lol2: hmmm:blush: your such a man :sidesplit: Next time I'll be sure not to confuse you.:scratchhd:

What's Carol talking about...brushing? I thought we were talking about scruffing?:D Weren't we?

Cathy:D

[LittleDogLVR]

:lol2: :lol2: Okay, I was going to ask you if YOU read it...you obviously did seeing how you just "happened" to pick up on that particular paragraph toward the end I might add:lol2: hmmm:blush: your such a man :sidesplit: Next time I'll be sure not to confuse you.:scratchhd:

What's Carol talking about...brushing? I thought we were talking about scruffing?:D Weren't we?

Cathy:D

Oh Cathy....Your really are SO Funny !

Yes I read through it and when I got to that I was thinking....What the hell is Cathy sending me.....am I on an X Rated animal site :)

Yes we were talking about Scruffing........I dont have a clue how that came into it..... but I WILL BRUSH more :)

John

[Love my Leo]

Oh Cathy....Your really are SO Funny !

Yes I read through it and when I got to that I was thinking....What the hell is Cathy sending me.....am I on an X Rated animal site :)

Yes we were talking about Scruffing........I dont have a clue how that came into it..... but I WILL BRUSH more :)

John

:lol2: :lol2: :lol2: see now if you do a little searching you'll find this article to be the most pertinent to your request (aside from the other "stuff" of course). Must be careful what you ask for:blush:

Cathy:D

[LittleDogLVR]

:lol2: :lol2: :lol2: see now if you do a little searching you'll find this article to be the most pertinent to your request (aside from the other "stuff" of course). Must be careful what you ask for:blush:

Cathy:D

Yes your article did get what I was asking for and then some:lol2:

I Shall becareful !!!

You are the Linky Queen......thanks !

John

[Love my Leo]

Just for the record...the PetSafe Ultrasonic Bark Control System is a piece of crap.:mad: Kitty knocked it off the counter once and it no longer works:mad: You'd think for $30.00 it would be just a little bit more durable.:(

Cathy:(

[LittleDogLVR]

Just for the record...the PetSafe Ultrasonic Bark Control System is a piece of crap.:mad: Kitty knocked it off the counter once and it no longer works:mad: You'd think for $30.00 it would be just a little bit more durable.:(

Cathy:(

No Kidding....Glad I returned it while I had a chance.

So Obviously Leo had a deal going with the Kitty to take out the electronic device....he's Good......real Good !


John

[Love my Leo]

No Kidding....Glad I returned it while I had a chance.

So Obviously Leo had a deal going with the Kitty to take out the electronic device....he's Good......real Good !


John

Kitty is a very wise old cat (14 yrs) :cat0: :D :D :D

[I Found Nemo]

Just for the record...the PetSafe Ultrasonic Bark Control System is a piece of crap.:mad: Kitty knocked it off the counter once and it no longer works:mad: You'd think for $30.00 it would be just a little bit more durable.:(

Cathy:(

was that the one I told you to get:lol2: :lol2: :lol2:
sorry :( :o

[Love my Leo]

was that the one I told you to get:lol2: :lol2: :lol2:
sorry :( :o

No, it was the automatic tabletop model (more expensive):blush:

Cathy:D

[LittleDogLVR]

No, it was the automatic tabletop model (more expensive):blush:

Cathy:D

Hey Cathy....How you making out with the Barking without your Sonic thingy ?

After everything I tried and ended up returning she has gotten better all by herself.....funny isnt it ?

Lizzie has done much better now that she is up with us at night and with my wife taking over as the Alpha Dog its a win win situation :) She is good at the scruffing thing !

John

[Zo zo's mom]

Hey Cathy....How you making out with the Barking without your Sonic thingy ?

After everything I tried and ended up returning she has gotten better all by herself.....funny isnt it ?

Lizzie has done much better now that she is up with us at night and with my wife taking over as the Alpha Dog its a win win situation :) She is good at the scruffing thing !

John

Funny you would post about barking John because Marco said a co-worker was going to loan him "some kind of machine" that lets out a sound when Zoe barks. I told him that she would learn how far to get away to not set off the machine and that I don't want to stop all barking (her job is to notify us of strangers you know). He said he was thinking at night when we are sleeping and she hears a car and barks.;)

[LittleDogLVR]

Funny you would post about barking John because Marco said a co-worker was going to loan him "some kind of machine" that lets out a sound when Zoe barks. I told him that she would learn how far to get away to not set off the machine and that I don't want to stop all barking (her job is to notify us of strangers you know). He said he was thinking at night when we are sleeping and she hears a car and barks.;)

Hi Elizabeth

You could always try it and see, every dog is different with them.
I dont think it would completely eliminate barking though so if she felt
threatened she would /could bark her head off :)
And yes they only have a short range but you could put it in the bedroom with you.

Lizzie is funny at night now, when she is sleeping if a plane goes by she will let out little woofs......Like she is too tired to get up and Bark !

Honestly I dont think anything will keep them from barking .....I tried just about everything only to have it not be effective after a week or 2.

John

[Morkie4]

I think all dogs bark ......... it's their way of communicating (saying hi, asking for food, alerting, etc). I just try to concentrate on "appropriate" times to allow them to bark. When someone comes in my home like a technician/inspector/etc.........I let them bark their heads off as this is a person that will most likely not be coming back and I WANT them to continue to be on the alert for this type of "stranger." But I do put them on the lanai and they can see the person and bark. Now if someone comes in that is a friend and it is their first time meeting the dogs, then I hold Toby as he pees when he is scared (new person) and the girls I let jump around and bark for a short period of time and then proceed to tell them that "it's ok"......"no barking".....Toby then just has a low growl until they have been here a bit and Brandy just loves whoever walks through the door. Kallie will continue to bark a bit and then I proceed to tell her "no barking" ........ Toby is the only one that usually takes his time making up to new people.

But bottom line, I want mine to bark to alert me to sounds, people and situations! After all, I did get them to be "guard dogs.":lol2: :lol2: :lol2:

[mia's mom]

Mine bark when they hear a door open. They had their own room until recently and wouldn't bark when we open the doors because they could see us from their room. Now since all they hear is the door open when they are in my room it's a barking match. So I decided to seperate them. Cody & Peanut are sleeping in my sons room and Mia is in my room at night. (Peanut would set every one off barking) Since my son is the one that constantly is going in and out of his room at night the barking is much less.