Too much Barking,,,help! - MyCorgi.com2024-03-28T09:12:32Zhttp://mycorgi.com/forum/topics/too-much-barking-help?commentId=1150197%3AComment%3A1491187&feed=yes&xn_auth=noWe crate our girls in the car…tag:mycorgi.com,2012-03-25:1150197:Comment:14934652012-03-25T19:19:12.431ZKaren Hickeyhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/KarenHickey
We crate our girls in the car. This makes them feel safe and they sleep most of the time. Our sable is a the real barker even at home. We have to put her in the bathroom for short time outs (15 minutes) and that helps. Our trainer also said teaching them the bark and quiet commands is also helpful. To teach the bark command our trainer showed us to put your hand out in front of their face in a fist and as you open your hand, give the bark command and reward, reward, reward. Then you can teach…
We crate our girls in the car. This makes them feel safe and they sleep most of the time. Our sable is a the real barker even at home. We have to put her in the bathroom for short time outs (15 minutes) and that helps. Our trainer also said teaching them the bark and quiet commands is also helpful. To teach the bark command our trainer showed us to put your hand out in front of their face in a fist and as you open your hand, give the bark command and reward, reward, reward. Then you can teach them the quiet command in between each bark commnd lesson, alternating between the two. LOL "woof under his breath" a…tag:mycorgi.com,2012-03-25:1150197:Comment:14934362012-03-25T16:06:33.910ZBobbie D.http://mycorgi.com/profile/BobbieDiSilvestro
<p>LOL "woof under his breath" and "he will go in the other room...where he thinks I can't hear it"</p>
<p>LOL "woof under his breath" and "he will go in the other room...where he thinks I can't hear it"</p> Thanks Melissa, I'll try taki…tag:mycorgi.com,2012-03-23:1150197:Comment:14922622012-03-23T14:20:42.594Zsusieq59http://mycorgi.com/profile/susanhoenninger
<p>Thanks Melissa, I'll try taking Oliver on different car trips. I think that's a good idea. He only goes to daycare three days out of the week but I get your point. As for the spray bottle, tried that, doesn't work, and he doesn't mind citrus, in fact he licks it right up, even the bitter spray for keeping dogs away from chewing on furniture he finds rather tasty, which thankfully, he only did once. The command for "enough" is working after we have told him he's done a good job. Got that…</p>
<p>Thanks Melissa, I'll try taking Oliver on different car trips. I think that's a good idea. He only goes to daycare three days out of the week but I get your point. As for the spray bottle, tried that, doesn't work, and he doesn't mind citrus, in fact he licks it right up, even the bitter spray for keeping dogs away from chewing on furniture he finds rather tasty, which thankfully, he only did once. The command for "enough" is working after we have told him he's done a good job. Got that one from the dog whisperer himself, Cesar Milan He has been better in the past two days and he is now sleeping in our bedroom too which he seems to enjoy and quiets and calms him. We have had a fan on and I think the white noise may help him. I do appreciate your suggestions especially while walking him on the leash so thanks Melissa! He wasn't able to climb up the stairs to our bedroom upstairs but mastered them last night. It was very exciting! I will be posting a video on here of that great feat to the "Chariots of Fire" theme! </p>
<p>Thanks again for yours and everyone else's feedback!!!</p> I honestly don't think a thun…tag:mycorgi.com,2012-03-22:1150197:Comment:14914652012-03-22T17:19:56.209ZMelissa and Franklin!http://mycorgi.com/profile/Melissa919
<p>I honestly don't think a thundershirt will help at all in the car situation. If he barks like a maniac when going to daycare I'm guessing it is more out of excitement than anxiety. Corgis are smart, he knows exactly where he is going and exactly what fun will be there. I also don't think its anxiety since he is so good in the car coming home. If it were anxiety, even a tired corgi will bark and pace and pant etc on the car ride home. I'd just take him for LOTS of car rides. Go to different…</p>
<p>I honestly don't think a thundershirt will help at all in the car situation. If he barks like a maniac when going to daycare I'm guessing it is more out of excitement than anxiety. Corgis are smart, he knows exactly where he is going and exactly what fun will be there. I also don't think its anxiety since he is so good in the car coming home. If it were anxiety, even a tired corgi will bark and pace and pant etc on the car ride home. I'd just take him for LOTS of car rides. Go to different locations, change up the routine. Get in the car and drive around the block. Etc. so car doesn't always equal daycare. Franklin would whine and pace when we used to go to the dogpark, as soon as we turned onto the long road that led to the park he would go bonkers. It's hard to train out of them if he goes EVERY morning and is constantly rewarded by getting to get out and play with his buddies so I would just restrain him in the car so he can't get into trouble.</p>
<p>Also, praising for barking at "good" stuff is going to confuse him a lot because he doesn't know what would be considered "good" and what would be inappropriate. All he knows is barkig=praise. Corgis are natural barkers so I wouldn't praise for barking AT ALL. Instead teach him an "enough" or "quiet" command and when he barks at inappropriate stuff you can tell him to stop. A squirt bottle set on the blast type setting worked great for Franklin, they make these small thin chains for dog training that you throw at/by them that is meant to startle them (and won't hurt if you accidently make contact). I've thrown a pillow or two at Franklin lol. If he is persistent then crate at night, keep him leashed to you durning the day and correct with a physical correction (sharp tug on the leash) when he barks and tell him quit. Franklin knows "quiet" but still will woof under his breath and if he REALLY is dying to bark he will go in the other room away from me where he thinks I can't heart it. Try adding lemon or lime juice to the squirt bottle, dogs hate citrus.</p> Thanks Jen! Never heard of i…tag:mycorgi.com,2012-03-22:1150197:Comment:14911872012-03-22T16:26:30.290Zsusieq59http://mycorgi.com/profile/susanhoenninger
<p>Thanks Jen! Never heard of it! I will click on the link and check it out!</p>
<p>Thanks Jen! Never heard of it! I will click on the link and check it out!</p> The Thundershirt is a jacket…tag:mycorgi.com,2012-03-22:1150197:Comment:14911852012-03-22T16:13:06.517ZYuki & Elliehttp://mycorgi.com/profile/Jennifer970
<p>The <a href="http://www.thundershirt.com/HowItWorks/" target="_blank">Thundershirt</a> is a jacket for canines that fits snugly, providing a constant and gentle pressure, and relieves anxiety. Lots of people use them on their dogs during thunderstorms (hence the name), but they can be used for just about any situation where anxiety is an issue. The linked site has lots of information for you and can probably do a better job of explaining it than I can. :)</p>
<p>The <a href="http://www.thundershirt.com/HowItWorks/" target="_blank">Thundershirt</a> is a jacket for canines that fits snugly, providing a constant and gentle pressure, and relieves anxiety. Lots of people use them on their dogs during thunderstorms (hence the name), but they can be used for just about any situation where anxiety is an issue. The linked site has lots of information for you and can probably do a better job of explaining it than I can. :)</p> I tried a Citronella collar o…tag:mycorgi.com,2012-03-22:1150197:Comment:14911752012-03-22T15:44:09.356ZDianehttp://mycorgi.com/profile/DianeW
<p>I tried a Citronella collar on mine... the first squirt surprised him and he actually stopped barking. Once. Then he proceeded to bark through the rest of the Citronella in the collar. It didn't even phase him. The good news is we didn't have any issues with mosquitoes that evening ;-></p>
<p>I should add, the person who lent me the collar says she has used it very successfully on her dog (not a corgi though).</p>
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<p>I tried a Citronella collar on mine... the first squirt surprised him and he actually stopped barking. Once. Then he proceeded to bark through the rest of the Citronella in the collar. It didn't even phase him. The good news is we didn't have any issues with mosquitoes that evening ;-></p>
<p>I should add, the person who lent me the collar says she has used it very successfully on her dog (not a corgi though).</p>
<p></p> Thank you all for your advice…tag:mycorgi.com,2012-03-22:1150197:Comment:14912642012-03-22T13:58:50.923Zsusieq59http://mycorgi.com/profile/susanhoenninger
<p>Thank you all for your advice. Unfortunately, we've tried all but the muzzle,mist and shock collers. Shaking coin cans, and other noise distractors don't work. I have used citronella sprays for certain pieces of furniture and wood to keep my pets away from them, but it doesn't work for Oliver, so I doubt that kind of spray collar would work. I think you all made good points. Oliver is going to be 10 months in April so I do think the piece about him just being full of energy (and other…</p>
<p>Thank you all for your advice. Unfortunately, we've tried all but the muzzle,mist and shock collers. Shaking coin cans, and other noise distractors don't work. I have used citronella sprays for certain pieces of furniture and wood to keep my pets away from them, but it doesn't work for Oliver, so I doubt that kind of spray collar would work. I think you all made good points. Oliver is going to be 10 months in April so I do think the piece about him just being full of energy (and other things, lol) has a lot to do with it and I also think the new exposure to all the spring/summer sounds has a lot to do with it. I still believe it's part of his breed traits, but could also very well be his personality. We also do want him to bark as a good watch dog and we understand and accept when he barks at other dogs outside the fence or people approaching. He loves people and other dogs so that is more out of excitement and sometimes protecting. John is right though, we don't want him keeping our neighbors up and night and we have a good relationship with our neighbors which we would like to keep. We do praise him when he's barking for good reasons, and then tell him "enough" when he continues. Last night was a good night. It's funny that someone pointed out that their dog even barks at doorbells on tv, so does Oliver. I'm thinking it's just something we just have to keep correcting verbally and since he is such a smart dog, he will get it after a while. As for the car ride, what's a thundershirt? I have opened the windows in the back for him and sometimes that quiets him. He doesn't sit in the front seat because of the issues mentioned in my initial blog on this and I hadn't considered a car harness for him but it's worth looking into. </p>
<p>Anyway, thanks again for all your feedback! It's very much appreciated and if Jane would respond about the thundershirt, that would be great! </p> You could try a thundershirt…tag:mycorgi.com,2012-03-21:1150197:Comment:14906862012-03-21T20:51:58.039ZJanehttp://mycorgi.com/profile/Jane944
<p>You could try a thundershirt in the car.</p>
<p>You could try a thundershirt in the car.</p> I have a 5 month old Pembroke…tag:mycorgi.com,2012-03-21:1150197:Comment:14906812012-03-21T20:49:33.333ZRachel and Jerryhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/Rachel573
<p>I have a 5 month old Pembroke and she was barking at everything. I used a squirt bottle set on the mist setting and when she barked I gave her a little squirt and said no bark. She now only barks when she needs to go outside. </p>
<p>I have a 5 month old Pembroke and she was barking at everything. I used a squirt bottle set on the mist setting and when she barked I gave her a little squirt and said no bark. She now only barks when she needs to go outside. </p>