Help!! My dog won't stop barking - becoming a HUGE nuisance for neighbors.?

You're probably right, she's being territorial. She thinks she's protecting you and her sister. When someone comes to the door, have them call or text you that they're outside. Then hold her collar and have them walk in. When she she starts barking tap her on the nose. Don't tap her hard, because that really hurts dogs, just a little tap to get her attention. She'll probably turn to look at you, in which case praise her. If not, turn her away from the guest. Have the guest give her a treat. Dogs are association creatures so if she associates guests with treats, then she'll calm down around them.

As for the barking, just do the tap on the nose, to get her attention. Then say "no barking" And give her a treat. When she barks and you're not close to her, use a spray bottle. If she hates water. Or get one of those collars with citranela(if that's how you spell it..) Dogs hate the smell of citranela, and what this collar does is spray her with the stuff when she barks a lot. Like I said association learnes. Hope this helps :)

This is a fearful dog that has decided that aggression is the way to deal. The fact that she is actually biting people is not good. This could easily escalate.

Personally? Having strangers feed her treats is all well and good, but this is something that is genetic. It's not a behavioral, "bad dog" type of situation like chewing shoes or stealing food -- this is ingrained and, simply, she is scared and trying to deal. 8 months with a stressful move is the perfect storm for this to appear. The fact that her sister has no issues simply proves that her sister has better genes.

I would start contacting trainers in the area and tell them you have a fear aggressive dog and ask if they have experience in the area and if they are willing to help. The only one that can really help you here is someone who can physically see and interact with the dog at hand. But, sad as it is, keep in mind that if you cannot control this you may need to find this dog another home -- not idea with a temperament like this -- or have her put down.

I have no idea why your dog may be acting up like this.. maybe it's just because she's still getting used to the new place... as for the biting on legs and stuff, i'd suggest calling a vet, and asking for assistance.. if it's no help maybe when people come over you can put her in a room with the other dog and let her do her own thing.. make sure she has plenty of toys, you probably already have her lots of them.. :) I know i'm not much help but good luck with her

You dog is obviously frightened,she needs something to calm her down. Some on the answerer's have suggested barking collars, these won't stop her from being frightened.

I gather that you are not in the UK, consequently it is pointless giving you the names of sites. However I am sure that there will be suppliers who you can phone for advise about calming herbs. Calming herbs could cure the problem, sedatives will not.

Dogs can also become agitated if they are given the wrong type of food, check the protein in her food or in the other things that you are giving her.

Try giving her a RAW meaty bone to distract her when you have visitors and try to ignore your puppy.

AND don't shout at her when she barks, she will think that you are joining in.

Keep your cool, I am sure that you will find a solution.

dog was like that when he was a puppy. He also is not an aggressive or powerful breed, but he just went crazy!

My mom and I trained him to stop barking in, I'd say, about and month and a half!

We bought him a bark collar. You put it on, and it had kind of a box on it. Every time they bark, they collar hears it and sprays up a scent that dogs don't like. Ours sprayed up a sharp lemon smell, and he stopped immediately. Dogs aren't stupid, they soon connect that barking, leads to something they hate.

I highly doubt this won't work, especially because it is a relatively young pup, so can be trained easier:)

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I lived in an apartment when I first got my 14 month old from the shelter. He only barked when I left him, but it drove the neighbors nuts. Putting the dog in a crate helps to keep them calm, it makes them feel like their in a cave (a safe place). I've never used shock collars but I've seen them work. I also use a newspaper when mine barks or misbehaves, never use your hands, or they will become afraid of you. And to @geek god, or whatever your name is, how inhumane, who in their right mind would put a dog down unless it was really sick?

this may be dumb, and not helpful at all, but i have seen those, not sure if its a thing you plug in? or a collar? but they let out a sent or something that calms the dog down. i saw it at petco the other day... other than that dumb suggestion, im really sorry. i cant imaginehow stressful this is for you. :/ good luck!

You have to become the leader. Don't allow your guest to touch, make eye contact or talk to him. Let the dog come to them first. Get your dog enrolled in obedience classes asap.

Here is THE most serious answer coming from someone who has spent 33 plus years training several thousand dogs. Put that dog down, today..

Its a weak nerved fear biter that will only get worse. Its issues cannot be trained out of it, as you have seen, since they are genetic in nature.

I am sure many "experts" will come in here and offer their emotionally drenched advise, its your dog, your decision to follow anyone's help you want, but, THIS is reality.