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#21 ·
calisphere said:
I'm no expert, but I would work on the "quiet" command and then once the pup gets it, use it only when the barking during play happens. Change the command to "play quiet" and then you'll have two new commands. It will probably take a while to teach and will be touch and go, but it will be worth it.
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Its not the pup thats the problem........ its the *cough* grown up dog!!! :D
 
Discussion starter · #22 ·
Correct....that "cough" grown up dog certainly is the problem...Ted is a little sweetie but naughty Betty is teaching him bad habits...i wish we would have Had Ted first so he could have taught Betty GOOD habits!!
 
#23 ·
Far too much coughing on this thread lol .. thought you were all ill ... giggling here ... please show us a video .. I just want to see Bossy Knickers in action :) it will make my day ...

Oh Teddy Bear she will bring out the worst in you ... he he he .. all good fun though :)
 
#25 ·
Hi Colin, when my two get going and quite often they do go too far, I use the pet corrector which they hate, I clap my hands and shout "that's enough" they soon learn that you mean business by your tone. Pet corrector is definately worth ago. Good luck & keep me posted
 
Discussion starter · #26 ·
The thing is is that it is not even when it just gets rough...it's just the excitement of even playing normally ....I feel a bit of a kill joy but also know I should nip this in the bud. I had thought about a pet corrector as this was even used in the puppy classes I first went to to stop the puppies barking at each other but there has been a lot of negative comments on here about them so not sure.....
 
#27 ·
I am not usually a fan of pet correctors BUT sometimes they can be useful. I have to use one for my beagle guest, when she starts baying. Have only had to use once or twice, now just showing the can is enough to distract from the behaviour, when she stops she gets lots of praise too. They can be very helpful, when a behaviour is hard to distract from under usual methods.
 
#28 ·
Oh they sound to be having such fun, Wilf always makes a grrr sound when they are playing and Mable has never returned it, however he has taught her to bark at people walking on a path at the bottom of the garden... which isnt very pleasant, I keep hoping they'll realise that they are allowed to be there :eek:
 
#29 ·
Pet Corrector works well after all it is only compressed air expelled into space! Only problem is having it handy when you want it! Seems a bit expensive paying for fresh air in a can so I have been trying the clicker as I can keep that in my pocket.
 
#30 ·
Well as you know Millie and Lolly play quite intensively. Millie too gets over excited and starts to growl and bark, not quite so ear piercing though.

Me & Janet have always tried to use the Enough command, with loud hand clapping to start with, to try and stop them. It worked sometimes and we keep trying to use it if their play gets too much. I also use Enough when out on walks and want Millie to stop sniffing something or letting her know its time to move on with the walk.

I've noticed recently that when they're out playing and it get too much and too noisy, we say Enough and Millie actually does stop and pull away. She will then go back to playing but calmed down. I think its beginning to work :)
 
Discussion starter · #31 ·
Julie, this is what I've been trying ....I think it was unrealistic of me to think I could get them to stop barking without interrupting the play. I've already noticed that once they resume play it is usually a bit quieter....I think this is they way forward!!
 
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