Thread: Barking Complaint

Just heard from the cook that last week someone rang the dog ranger and complained about the mutt barking all day while she is at work and the kids are at school.
They said he was barking from 5am-5pm which is impossible as the cook doesn't leave for work till well after 5am.

While pissed off at the style of complaint I don't blame them. I would be pissed if it were the other way round.

Only one complaint but she has spoken to an immediate neighbour today and he is still making a bit of noise but they are not worried.

Any of our close neighbours would have the balls to come over and chat as we know them all and they know we have a pup. Cook comes home every lunchtime and let's him out while she has her lunch.

I am in PNG and short of coming home early I cannot do much. The mutt is never in the kennel when we are home and imo is the problem in the first place. My fault.

I had the run and the kennel in the garage for the first few months and he seemed fine.
Maybe being outside and seeing and hearing different things set him off.

Any ideas I can pass on to the cook to help while I am away?
I told her to kennel him while they are home and only let him out when he is behaved.
I am not into collars but I don't want anymore issues.
He has an awesome insulated kennel and good run. I do not think it is a comfort issue.





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Citronella bark collars seem to be alright for barking. Like you I don't like collars but it worked for my sister in law pretty quickly to get the ranger of their back.

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I totally empathise mate. I was away and my neighbor was checking my dog twice a day, giving her a run etc. I took a call at 5am from other neighbor complaining my dog was barking and barking. Turned out my dogs water bowl had not been filled! The sense of helplessness was quite devastating until all resolved.

I'm sure there are numerous dog behavioural-experienced members here who may be able to give some specific pointers re your situation.

Certainly I've learned to be strict w myself to establish and maintain consistency, routine and variety. Your dogs telling the world something; figuring out what it is, is the challenge.

You mention he was quiet until a change in his sleeping arrangement, I would start there. He is young, it's all about routine at this age.

Originally Posted by Pointer

You mention he was quiet until a change in his sleeping arrangement, I would start there. He is young, it's all about routine at this age.

I agree. I just got off the phone with the cook as it is bothering me. Almost got on a plane to head home early.

Not as bad as she initially made out but bad enough to warrant some attention.

He knows the noise of her car and the garage door and starts up then as well.
She and the kids are too soft on him and let him out as soon as they are home.

Might have found a soloition to stop for now so the neighbours don't flip out even tho they say they're ok with it.



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Originally Posted by R93

He knows the noise of her car and the garage door and starts up then as well.
She and the kids are too soft on him and let him out as soon as they are home.

Yep. Make sure he is never let out when noisy. Make a point of everyone hanging around the kennels with him in it. People nearby doesn't mean instant release from kennel, not does barking. Wait until he is in a calm state, even sleeping before you release him. And even then, don't just go whip the door open and wind him up with lots of pats. Make him sit, and be steady to you opening the door and released on command. Not only is it a good opportunity for enforcing steadiness in your dog but also teaching him early that compliance with your commands is the only route to accessing his drive.

Originally Posted by Pointer

Yep. Make sure he is never let out when noisy. Make a point of everyone hanging around the kennels with him in it. People nearby doesn't mean instant release from kennel, not does barking. Wait until he is in a calm state, even sleeping before you release him. And even then, don't just go whip the door open and wind him up with lots of pats. Make him sit, and be steady to you opening the door and released on command. Not only is it a good opportunity for enforcing steadiness in your dog but also teaching him early that compliance with your commands is the only route to accessing his drive.

Cheers for the advice pointer. I will do that from now on. Makes perfect sense.

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Citronella bark collar

Originally Posted by ebf

Citronella bark collar

Maybe. What are those sonic collars like anyone know?

He will be going to the farm until I get home if there is another complaint or our immediate neighbour says he is still barking enough to be annoying.

He will have an older cattle dog to keep him company and busy.

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Originally Posted by ebf

Citronella bark collar

Plus one.

We've never had to use one but we did use a few drops of citronella in a water spray bottle as a deterrent against casual barking and it worked a treat.




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The psycho chihuahua mongrel we have barks her head off at anything (typical tiny dog syndrome). I wont ever put a shock collar on a dog, but the citronella one works like a charm. They learn very quickly...

Only permanent solution lesson be learned buy something more pliable

Originally Posted by Bonecrusher

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Only permanent solution lesson be learned buy something more pliable

Shoot a 5 month old GSP because he is barking when alone which is most likely my fault?

Yeah. Na.

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Originally Posted by R93

Shoot a 5 month old GSP because he is barking when alone which is most likely my fault?

Yeah. Na.

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GSP's in my view/experince not normaly "bark" wine yes - but not bark at nothing usually.
Will be strange sounds/noises - is he timid or bold ??

Originally Posted by Bonecrusher

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Only permanent solution lesson be learned buy something more pliable

@Bonecrusher

That is the perfect shape for you to shove somewhere with relative ease... )-:<