So Stella isn't barking at dogs....now she barks all day at everything!!!!

katdog5911 · 11-11-2012, 04:01 PM

Would like some tips on how to get the non stop barking in the yard under control. I think we have finally got a handle on the leash reactivity and can start working on the incessant barking.

Elaine · 11-11-2012, 04:03 PM

Bring her in if she's barking and/or use a barking collar.

katdog5911 · 11-11-2012, 05:06 PM

Am getting an e collar from the trainer. I am thinking it is the same idea as a bark collar?

Elaine · 11-11-2012, 06:00 PM

Not generally the same thing. An ecollar is a shock collar that you decide when to give the shock. A barking collar is also a shock collar, but it's set off by the dog's barking, not by you. It gives a quicker and more consistent correction. You shouldn't leave either one on unattended or leave them on for long periods of time.

k9carrie · 11-11-2012, 06:12 PM

If you are going to buy a bark collar be sure to get a good one-there are alot of badly made ones. Innotek makes a good one.
Good luck!

katdog5911 · 11-11-2012, 07:36 PM

I am thinking the e collar would be useful in other training as well. Although it is true that the bark collar would be more consistent.

onyx'girl · 11-11-2012, 07:42 PM

You really shouldn't use e-collars expecting immediate results. You need to set a good foundation so the dog understands the collar's effects. There is much training(on the dog and handlers end) involved if you do it right.

A bark collar, on the other hand, is immediate and teaches the dog it needs to quiet or keep getting shocked(and those bump up with some collars until the dog finally gets 'it')
I would go with a bark collar use~ it for what it is designed for, and if you are interested in e-collar training, get with someone who knows what they are doing to help you get a good foundation first.

pets4life · 11-11-2012, 09:12 PM

isn't this stuff cruel? Why get a gsd if it can't bark?

doesnt it just mean the dog is bored?

Whiteshepherds · 11-11-2012, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pets4life

doesnt it just mean the dog is bored?

Sometimes it's just a bad habit.

katdog5911 · 11-12-2012, 09:56 PM

Stella is not bored. She will bark at the house across the street as soon as she goes out in the morning. Or after a lengthy walk or hike. Or while we are playing ball. There are 2 cats that also capture her attention. And let's not forget the dogs next door or down a few houses. To me it just seems like a bad habit. She has gotten better at coming when I call her if she is barking but goes right back to it. I have tried distracting her by playing ball with her and my other dog or playing find it games in the yard. But how many times a day can I run out and play ball? I have brought her into the house for a bit of a time out too. But as soon as she goes out....woof woof woof.
Of course I want her to bark and alert. But when I check it out and say "enough", I want her to stop! I am sure my neighbors feel the same.

11-11-2012, 04:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
katdog5911 Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: New Milford Ct Posts: 1,118	So Stella isn't barking at dogs....now she barks all day at everything!!!! Would like some tips on how to get the non stop barking in the yard under control. I think we have finally got a handle on the leash reactivity and can start working on the incessant barking.

11-11-2012, 04:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
Elaine Crowned Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 4,832	Bring her in if she's barking and/or use a barking collar. __________________ Elaine and the herd

11-11-2012, 06:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
Elaine Crowned Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 4,832	Not generally the same thing. An ecollar is a shock collar that you decide when to give the shock. A barking collar is also a shock collar, but it's set off by the dog's barking, not by you. It gives a quicker and more consistent correction. You shouldn't leave either one on unattended or leave them on for long periods of time. __________________ Elaine and the herd

11-11-2012, 07:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
onyx'girl Crowned Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: SW, MI Posts: 21,160	You really shouldn't use e-collars expecting immediate results. You need to set a good foundation so the dog understands the collar's effects. There is much training(on the dog and handlers end) involved if you do it right. A bark collar, on the other hand, is immediate and teaches the dog it needs to quiet or keep getting shocked(and those bump up with some collars until the dog finally gets 'it') I would go with a bark collar use~ it for what it is designed for, and if you are interested in e-collar training, get with someone who knows what they are doing to help you get a good foundation first. __________________ Jane~ Kept by Onyx, Kacie and Gideon v Wildhaus aka Karlo

11-11-2012, 09:12 PM	#8 (permalink)
pets4life Elite Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Kingston Ontario Posts: 1,191	isn't this stuff cruel? Why get a gsd if it can't bark? doesnt it just mean the dog is bored? Last edited by pets4life; 11-11-2012 at 09:15 PM.

11-11-2012, 05:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
katdog5911 Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: New Milford Ct Posts: 1,118	Am getting an e collar from the trainer. I am thinking it is the same idea as a bark collar?

11-11-2012, 06:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
k9carrie Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Newport Beach,CA Posts: 26	If you are going to buy a bark collar be sure to get a good one-there are alot of badly made ones. Innotek makes a good one. Good luck!

11-11-2012, 07:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
katdog5911 Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: New Milford Ct Posts: 1,118	I am thinking the e collar would be useful in other training as well. Although it is true that the bark collar would be more consistent.

11-12-2012, 09:56 PM	#10 (permalink)
katdog5911 Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: New Milford Ct Posts: 1,118	Stella is not bored. She will bark at the house across the street as soon as she goes out in the morning. Or after a lengthy walk or hike. Or while we are playing ball. There are 2 cats that also capture her attention. And let's not forget the dogs next door or down a few houses. To me it just seems like a bad habit. She has gotten better at coming when I call her if she is barking but goes right back to it. I have tried distracting her by playing ball with her and my other dog or playing find it games in the yard. But how many times a day can I run out and play ball? I have brought her into the house for a bit of a time out too. But as soon as she goes out....woof woof woof. Of course I want her to bark and alert. But when I check it out and say "enough", I want her to stop! I am sure my neighbors feel the same.

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