stop barking

does anyone know how to train a dog (yorkies)from barking

the adult dogs or the puppies?

Jen wrote:the adult dogs or the puppies?

adult mine bark all the time any little noise they start

how do you respond to them when they bark?

Jen wrote:how do you respond to them when they bark?

i shout there name an say no an make them come back to me do you think its cos i have 3 once one starts they all start they bark an run to the door when there is a nock on the door thats the worst time i have to put them in the other room an then i can answer the door

that is right once on starts to bark they all will. you could try a startle tool to help when in these situations. find out who the culprit is first so you know who starts the other two off. once you know who it is the problem should be easily sorted out. when they bark never use their name, just say NO! the NO need to be firm and authoritive. at the same time you need to be calm and assertive, it is very important that you are for them to listen to you.

ok so, the startle tool: you can use a rattle bottle or whistle. you can put anything in a plastic bottle that will make a loud noise. it can be stones, rice, pasta, anything realy.

what to do:
as soon as the dogs start to bark, shake the bottle or blow a whistle. this will make them stop what they are doing and wonder what is happening. when you shake the bottle say NO. When they stop barking praise them all and reward them with a treat. everytime they bark, shake the bottle and say NO or simply blow the whistle. they will soon learn that they shouldnt bark in certain situations.
the startle tools are just a stimulus to start you off on the right track.

they will soon learn that when they stop barking they get love and treats, the time it takes for them to calm down will get shorter and shorter to the point where you will only have to tell them NO and will eventually given time stop most of the unwanted barking. it will take time, but if you are persistant and keep to the training then they will get it very easily.

thanks i will do that an i will let you know how i get on

thats ok, im just glad that some people appreciate my advice and tips, unlike another forum PF
i love having normal happy go lucky people to chat with that realy do appreciate peoples help!

Jen wrote:thats ok, im just glad that some people appreciate my advice and tips, unlike another forum PF
i love having normal happy go lucky people to chat with that realy do appreciate peoples help!

thats me all over normal happy go lucky and any advice is good i will try what you told me i will be over the moon if it works NO MORE BARKING lol

hi,
how you getting on with the girls? is their barking dying down yet or are you still training with them?

they are not doing to bad it will take time i have put some dryed peas in a plastic bottle as soon as they start barking i shake it an say NO an they stop but go running back to the door or were the noise is coming from so we are getting there i think

to stop them from going to the door you can claimk the space and increase it over a period of time! all you do is stand in front of the door about 30cm away from it and if they come close tell them no and move forward so they move back. they will eventually get the drift and automatically move back if you say no, just keep at it and keep us posted!

oh yeah remember to use positive reinforcement with them, when they do something you want give them a tasty treat, could also use a clicker for instant reinforcement and always praise them when they stop barking or move away from the door!

Jen wrote:to stop them from going to the door you can claimk the space and increase it over a period of time! all you do is stand in front of the door about 30cm away from it and if they come close tell them no and move forward so they move back. they will eventually get the drift and automatically move back if you say no, just keep at it and keep us posted!

oh yeah remember to use positive reinforcement with them, when they do something you want give them a tasty treat, could also use a clicker for instant reinforcement and always praise them when they stop barking or move away from the door!

well it alot better than it was an i will keep you posted thanks jen

how are you doing with the barking? did the rattel bottle work?

Hows things going with the training to stop the barking , have you managed to control them ?

hi how is the training gong? have you managed to prevent the barking & your dogs going to the door! hope everyone is well & hope to speak to you soon x