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**MaggieRoseLee** · 08-28-2010, 08:00 AM

Why not teach them to 'come' for a treat, and then just take them in the house to prevent the barking.

You have to do this at the FIRST bark, and then keep them in the house for at least 5 to 10 minutes. Bet your neighbors will appreciate the training.

08-28-2010, 08:00 AM	#2 (permalink)
MaggieRoseLee The Agility Rocks! Moderator Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Bushkill, PA (The Poconos!) Posts: 22,198	Why not teach them to 'come' for a treat, and then just take them in the house to prevent the barking. You have to do this at the FIRST bark, and then keep them in the house for at least 5 to 10 minutes. Bet your neighbors will appreciate the training. __________________ MACH2 Bretta Lee Wildhaus CGC TC TQX Glory B Wildhaus NA, NJ, NF + LOL (still) "*Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much." - Oscar Wilde*