i have a 9 week old rottie. i have taught him not to bark while we are at home with a sprayof water when he barked (which he learned quickly).
but as i am leaving i can here him barking and when i get back home i can here him barking throgh the house in the driveway. he is not barking all day but do you know of a way i can get him to stop?

he has a kong with a everlasting treat in it by the way

[Piti Longstalking]

By spraying him in the face with water you're teaching him exactly when to bark...when you're not present. Dogs bark, and a 9 week old puppy will too. It's best not to reward the barking with any kind of attention, even punishment. Is there a reason you can't simply ignore him until he stops? To allow the behavior to extinguish on it's own?

i have no problem doing that, but i currently live in an apartment and i let him go as long as possible until i think the neighbors are sick of it. what if when i hear him bark i go do stuff in the same vecinaty as him so he can see me but ignore it?

thnks for the help by the way

[rayter]

There are lots of training methods you can do to stop your dog from barking excessively. You can use remote trainer or bark control collar. I also highly recommend that you watch Cesar Millan's show on National Geographic Channel.

This is going to sound insane, but I've used the same technique over and over again, and it works.

First, teach your puppy to speak. There are times when you want him to bark, so he needs to know that barking is OK. Sometimes.

Next you're going to teach him not to bark. I use the word "Enough", but you can use whatever word you want. Just keep using the same word.

Ask him to speak three or four times, and praise him when he does. Then say "Enough" and stick something edible in his mouth. He has to shut up to eat it. Repeat this several times. Then have him speak, followed by saying "Enough" and give the treat. Again, repeat several times.

After that, ask him to speak, say "Enough" and wait. Chances are he'll stop and look at you, expecting a treat. Give him one, and praise him. When it becomes obvious he knows what "Enough" means, you can gradually eliminate the treats, and just praise.

I'd also keep some treats handy, and anytime he starts barking on his own, tell him "Enough" and shove a treat in his mouth. You can vary the amount of time between saying "Enough" and the treat to see if he pauses and looks at you.

I know it sounds like you're rewarding the barking. But I also know this works. I've seen it work many, many times.

[lil mutt]

Originally Posted by rayter

There are lots of training methods you can do to stop your dog from barking excessively. You can use remote trainer or bark control collar. I also highly recommend that you watch Cesar Millan's show on National Geographic Channel.

If you ever consider using a remote trainer or bark control collar, dont forget to learn how to properly handle these kinds of devices. Such devices can hurt your pets if used improperly.

Hi
I have a puppy its name cammy. I have purchase its mother form Paris. Its is only 10 week old & so lovely. It lives always with me even bedroom also.

Originally Posted by vetgroomer

this is going to sound insane, but i've used the same technique over and over again, and it works.

First, teach your puppy to speak. There are times when you want him to bark, so he needs to know that barking is ok. Sometimes.

Next you're going to teach him not to bark. I use the word "enough", but you can use whatever word you want. Just keep using the same word.

Ask him to speak three or four times, and praise him when he does. Then say "enough" and stick something edible in his mouth. He has to shut up to eat it. Repeat this several times. Then have him speak, followed by saying "enough" and give the treat. Again, repeat several times.

After that, ask him to speak, say "enough" and wait. Chances are he'll stop and look at you, expecting a treat. Give him one, and praise him. When it becomes obvious he knows what "enough" means, you can gradually eliminate the treats, and just praise.

I'd also keep some treats handy, and anytime he starts barking on his own, tell him "enough" and shove a treat in his mouth. You can vary the amount of time between saying "enough" and the treat to see if he pauses and looks at you.

I know it sounds like you're rewarding the barking. But i also know this works. I've seen it work many, many times.

thats a good idea, im gonna try it. I do have a question though. When teaching a dog to do something, how many rewards such as treats is too much, should i worry about giving him to many treats?

Originally Posted by lil mutt

if you ever consider using a remote trainer or bark control collar, dont forget to learn how to properly handle these kinds of devices. Such devices can hurt your pets if used improperly.

ya, im not gonna use them, heard too many bad things

Originally Posted by evathomas

hi
i have a puppy its name cammy. I have purchase its mother form paris. Its is only 10 week old & so lovely. It lives always with me even bedroom also.

ok...... Great:d

[Piti Longstalking]

I'd also recommend a fresh batch of chocolate chip cookies...for your neighbors. Most people understand that a young pup has a few lessons to learn in life, and the gesture of cookies can often afford you the time needed to pacify your neighbors while training your pup.

Originally Posted by Piti Longstalking

I'd also recommend a fresh batch of chocolate chip cookies...for your neighbors. Most people understand that a young pup has a few lessons to learn in life, and the gesture of cookies can often afford you the time needed to pacify your neighbors while training your pup.

Fantastic idea. Brownies would work well, too.