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me n' mona asked in PetsDogs · 1 decade ago

How do I get my dog to stop barking?!?

Hey all...I've recently moved into a new apartment building and my dog is still in the process of getting used to it. I also lost a dog and had to put him down due to illness so I don't believe that she is over that yet either. I've talked to my vet and she said to give her long walks, which I do and Benedryl which didn't work. She then told me to give her Xanax, which I've done and she still barks when I'm away from home. I've tried exercising her, sedating her, bought bark boxes that were supposed to deter her barking, I give her a kong to play with when I leave, I play "doggie zen" music for her while I'm away on repeat, I've tried citronella collars and I believe that I'm out of options. Someone said to take her to a training class but I honestly don't think that it's going to help. My neighbors are complaining about her barking. I feel like the only other option is to get her a friend to be around so that she isn't lonely but I don't have the money to do that. Any ideas?

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
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    Hi,

    The first step towards controlling excessive barking is to understand the specific reasons behind it. Even after you know the why, don't expect to wave a magic wand and stop your dog from barking. Training your dog to bark less is a time-consuming process. Also keep in mind that some breeds are more apt to bark than others and these could prove more difficult to train. Here's more info:

    http://lnk.nu/dogtime.com/rxa.html

  • 1 decade ago

    Getting her a friend might not work even if it were an option, might just have two barking dogs then :) The best thing I have found to work is the shock collars that go off when the dog barks. We've used it and it works like a charm. There is no harm done to the dog at all, just like the invisible fence. I've put them on my arms before and made them to go off, just to double check that it is safe before using on an animal. It really is about the same as putting a 9-volt battery on your tongue (and really, who has never done that??) It works like a charm, for us less than a week later the dog was done barking. I hope this helps.

    Source(s): Personal Experience
  • 4 years ago

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Buy a high pitched whistle each time she barks blow into it then it will scar her a little bit and she will not bark even when you are out

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