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My dog is driving me crazy - help?
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<blockquote data-quote="seriously" data-source="post: 426878" data-attributes="member: 11920"><p>Well, it sounds like you both could benefit from some training. She has decided that she is the "top dog" in the house - not you. And you need to take back your position as head of the pack.</p><p></p><p>I can give you some ideas but it would probably be a good idea for you to check the local SPCA website for classes that might be helpful.</p><p></p><p>I'm assuming she is not crate-trained. This is something you could consider that should put a stop to the barking.</p><p></p><p>Do you have a yard where she could go and stay by herself for part of the day? One that's secure with shade, water, etc.?</p><p></p><p>She needs to work for what she gets. For example, she needs to sit and wait when you put down her food dish until you have given her a verbal and/or hand signal that she may eat. You go through doors first - she follows. If she begs for attention you need to give her NONE. That includes putting her in the garage.</p><p></p><p>Since giving her any attention for the barking will only reinforce the barking and her mistaken idea that she is in charge you must take action before she starts barking. Crating her. Having a schedule that you keep so she knows when she will get to go for a walk, when she will be crated, when she eats - all that will help.</p><p></p><p>been there done that - I found the hardest thing to change was ME - not the dog.</p><p></p><p>Good luck</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="seriously, post: 426878, member: 11920"] Well, it sounds like you both could benefit from some training. She has decided that she is the "top dog" in the house - not you. And you need to take back your position as head of the pack. I can give you some ideas but it would probably be a good idea for you to check the local SPCA website for classes that might be helpful. I'm assuming she is not crate-trained. This is something you could consider that should put a stop to the barking. Do you have a yard where she could go and stay by herself for part of the day? One that's secure with shade, water, etc.? She needs to work for what she gets. For example, she needs to sit and wait when you put down her food dish until you have given her a verbal and/or hand signal that she may eat. You go through doors first - she follows. If she begs for attention you need to give her NONE. That includes putting her in the garage. Since giving her any attention for the barking will only reinforce the barking and her mistaken idea that she is in charge you must take action before she starts barking. Crating her. Having a schedule that you keep so she knows when she will get to go for a walk, when she will be crated, when she eats - all that will help. been there done that - I found the hardest thing to change was ME - not the dog. Good luck [/QUOTE]
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