Q: about ultrasonic bark collar
My little Bichon is a lovely doggy, but his barking is off the chain. He was horribly abused before we rescued him 18 months ago and he has improved immensely except in one area: barking at strangers,...
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Some other ideas. A can with loose change in it. Shake it to get the dogs attention away from their barking. If they resume barking, shake and give a loud, 'NO'. If they stop barking-reward them.
You could also try a squirt or spray of lemon juice in their face and a loud, 'NO'. Reward them if they stop barking.
Basic obedience training is required. It's good to have someone practice knocking on the door or ringing the doorbell. Remember if you are calm when a stranger is present, the energy will cue the dog how to act. If you're hopping about, yelling, 'shut up!'. The dog will join in the excitement.
All of these ideas require you to have a good bond with the dog. The dog must recognize you as the pack leader, or they have no motivation to obey a subordinate member of the pack.
You could also try a squirt or spray of lemon juice in their face and a loud, 'NO'. Reward them if they stop barking.
Basic obedience training is required. It's good to have someone practice knocking on the door or ringing the doorbell. Remember if you are calm when a stranger is present, the energy will cue the dog how to act. If you're hopping about, yelling, 'shut up!'. The dog will join in the excitement.
All of these ideas require you to have a good bond with the dog. The dog must recognize you as the pack leader, or they have no motivation to obey a subordinate member of the pack.
