Ok, my dogs barking is driving me FN nuts!

[Mully]

Anyone ever use one of those shock collars? Do they work. Do they hurt the dog? I really don't want to, but I've tried all the dog whisper shit and I'm running out of options. He tries to bust through the front picture window on a daily basis barking bloody murder at the mail man and god forbid any vehicle comes down the street.

 

[LDB]

never used one, but my buddy it... Its just a temporary method that could and most likely will fix the problem.. however it seems a bit cruel to me.. :shrug:

 

[The Sponge]

Anyone ever use one of those shock collars? Do they work. Do they hurt the dog? I really don't want to, but I've tried all the dog whisper shit and I'm running out of options. He tries to bust through the front picture window on a daily basis barking bloody murder at the mail man and god forbid any vehicle comes down the street.

Try a water bottle. every time it barks give it a little squirt. Heard it works. If not maybe an M80.

 

[Mjolnir]

It also depends how thick the hair is around the neck. If its super thick, it's not as effective. Maybe its possible to get a money back guarantee if it doesnt work

 

[UGA12]

:shrug:

 

[MadJack]

Anyone ever use one of those shock collars? Do they work. Do they hurt the dog? I really don't want to, but I've tried all the dog whisper shit and I'm running out of options. He tries to bust through the front picture window on a daily basis barking bloody murder at the mail man and god forbid any vehicle comes down the street.

:mj07:

 

[SixFive]

yes, shock collars do work.

 

[neverteaseit]

Peanut Butter :00x33

Or get rid of the dog? :shrug:

 

[THE KOD]

close the blinds so he cant see outside:shrug:

 

[neverteaseit]

Don't we have a forum member who's name is DOGS THAT BARK?

Ask him how he stays quite:shrug:

 

[fletcher]

Sounds like to me it is a dog who needs to have more interaction. Play with it more, walk it more, let people pet it. The actions you are talking about are all actions of the dog who feels they are lacking social interaction. Have had dogs all my life, and lack of interaction is number 1 problem. Give it complex things to work it's mind, you can get puzzles with spots for treats under parts of the puzzle that dog has to work to get the treat. This is very good for them to work the mind, needs to get lots of exercise also bored animals become hard for owners to deal with and really not the animals fault, don't use a shocker should not evn be on the market we have trained dogs off and on for 14 years, jerri has did it for 20 + years . A negative reward does not teach a dog good habits. Or break bad ones, they will just pick up a worse habit trust me on this. Chewing and digging /scratching funture will be in future if you try and break with the neg reinforcement.

 

[The Joker]

Hey - here is how it works.....

With a high quality shock collar - a sound emits before it shocks the dog.

(You press button - Sound, then shock)

Eventually all you will need is the sound button and no need to shock.

Shocking hurts them, but temporarily. No lasting damage unless your dog is 17 years old.

 

[Sportsaholic]

yes, shock collars do work.

And make sure you test it on the wife first. :0corn

 

[Mully]

Sounds like to me it is a dog who needs to have more interaction. Play with it more, walk it more, let people pet it. The actions you are talking about are all actions of the dog who feels they are lacking social interaction. Have had dogs all my life, and lack of interaction is number 1 problem. Give it complex things to work it's mind, you can get puzzles with spots for treats under parts of the puzzle that dog has to work to get the treat. This is very good for them to work the mind, needs to get lots of exercise also bored animals become hard for owners to deal with and really not the animals fault, don't use a shocker should not even be on the market we have trained dogs off and on for 14 years, jerri has did it for 20 + years . A negative reward does not teach a dog good habits. Or break bad ones, they will just pick up a worse habit trust me on this. Chewing and digging /scratching funture will be in future if you try and break with the neg reinforcement.

Heres the thing. He usually barks at only the mail man, any type of ups, garabe truck ect.. and ONE freaking car that belongs to my neighbor two houses down. He is retired and comes and goes 20 fn times a day. Any other car, or person that comes around , he is fine. He gets out all the time and is actually a great dog. Problem is, he was literally kicked out of a van by his previous owner right out in front of our home. Of course , the kids wanted to keep him right away. We called the authorities and they came out . He had actually been chipped, so someone cared enough for him at one point. Who knows what issues this dog is dealing with. I had 8 guys over last weekend to play poker. We were in the basement with the door shut and he literally barked for 3 hours straight. Even when I put him in the back yard, he continued to bark. He is fuckin nuts and is starting to drive both my wife and I nuts too!

 

[Tcas]

I saw this infomercial

www.BarkOff.tv

 

[Glenn Quagmire]

I feel your pain. One of my dogs loses his mind anytime someone comes to the door and, this is my personal favorite, whenever he sees another dog on TV.

I don't think anybody has asked this yet -- what breed is your dog? Some breeds just bark more than others, and there really isn't any way around it. If you want a 'barkless' dog, get a basenji. :SIB

 

[MadJack]

Some breeds just bark more than others, and there really isn't any way around it.

Exactly. I have 2 Pomeranian and that's what they do. It's good for watch dog but damn, I don't need everything watched :shrug:

 

[fletcher]

Sounds like separation anxiety which most likely was a result from the person before you. A few things you can do is 1 put him in a pet carrier to relax small bits at a time while you are home, give him a blanket, 1 of his toys and a treat when he goes in, you will have to lead him in i am sure for a few times, sit close by at first keep him in there for about 5-10 mins tops don't give in to any cries. then start going out of sight when you have him go in for 10 mins , then after awhile should go in on his own, reward him when he goes in not when he comes out, needs to be done a few times a day. Don't kennel him for punishment this will defeat the task you want. After being left alone in the day spend first few mins with him and a treat is fine but make sure he is calm rub his belly and behind the ears to calm him then reward with a treat, don't spoil him you are the owner he is your pet not other way around.

Also do a control walk each day where he follows your comands not where he does what he wants, let him walk beside you not pulling you as he is out infront, don't be hitler with him on walk let him enjoy it at the pace you want not what he wants. When you want alone time like closed door like you talked about you can have him go in his kennel this will become his safe spt, over time with practice he will go there when you ask and lead him to his spot. Outside is the same he is away from you and has anxiety so he needs to be trained away from that type of action. He or she has gone through a major stress don't shock or you high pictched tools on them this makes things worse not a reward it is neg punishment i don't care on what anyone says about this. if he is real hyper talk to vet and explain his separation anxiety actions and ask about small doeses of ace to calm him for a shot time while he is being retraind. made for short term use.

Good luck many dogs have this and can be broke and will be of the actions just takes a little structured time.

Good Luck it will work just be consistant with reward system and make sure you are incharge not him.

 

[Glenn Quagmire]

Exactly. I have 2 Pomeranian and that's what they do. It's good for watch dog but damn, I don't need everything watched :shrug:

And if your Poms are like other Poms, I'm guessing they probably think they can take ya. :box2:

 

[MadJack]

And if your Poms are like other Poms, I'm guessing they probably think they can take ya. :box2:

No, but they think they can take on 80 pound dogs :mj07: