If this keeps up I will have no glass in the house!!

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colpa110

Discussion Starter · Jun 14, 2012 (Edited)

As many of you know I bought our lovely pup Ted home just over a week ago.
As many of you know Betty has the kind of bark that can shatter glass!!
problem:
When they play/fight Betty gets soo excited and barks non stop...it really does go right through your head. I love watching them play so don't want to stop them but wondered if there is anyway of stopping her bark at the same time.
This sounds like a tall order and I am probably being a bit unrealistic but thought it was worth asking!!

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lady amanda

· #2 · Jun 14, 2012

WOW! that is a tough one...and I have no ideas. sorry .....but good luck! and another Betty Ted Video would be wonderful! they are so cute together!

colpa110

Discussion Starter · #3 · Jun 14, 2012

Perhaps I should take a video of her doing that so you can see what I mean!!!

lady amanda

· #4 · Jun 14, 2012

LOL! go for it! we can then all hear her piercing bark. Lady has started to bark when I say the word HELLO...lol silly Cockapoo

calli.h

· #5 · Jun 14, 2012

colpa110 said:
Perhaps I should take a video of her doing that so you can see what I mean!!!

Share your pain x

JoJo

· #6 · Jun 14, 2012

Show us a video please

.. are they louder than my poos ???

MillieDog

· #7 · Jun 14, 2012

How about earplugs

Jedicrazy

· #8 · Jun 14, 2012

Yes we need video evidence before we could possibly help you

Actually, have no idea on this one. Why don't you ask Anne Rodgers on Owners Club FB page. She's always really helpful.

colpa110

Discussion Starter · #9 · Jun 14, 2012

I will try to take a video...just a bit scared Katie will come and take Ted back due to Betty abuse!!

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MillieDog

· #10 · Jun 14, 2012

There probably is something you can do about it, but guess it would need a behaviourist to do it right. I've read you can get dogs to bark on command first and then tell them to stop. Sounds like hard work to me.

I've tried teaching Millie Quiet, but its a bit hit and miss and I'm sure I waste my breath half the time.

What if Betty teaches Ted to bark too

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Jedicrazy

· #11 · Jun 14, 2012

MillieDog said:
What if Betty teaches Ted to bark too

I was just thinking that

Nip this in the bud as quick as you can!

lady amanda

· #12 · Jun 14, 2012

We have taught lady to bark on command...lol we are still working on the quiet command though! lol.

colpa110

Discussion Starter · #13 · Jun 14, 2012

Jedicrazy said:
I was just thinking that Nip this in the bud as quick as you can!

This has already started to happen...it's actually quite funny but think it could get out of hand!!

JoJo

· #14 · Jun 14, 2012

Yep we need video .. I am sure it is just normal gobby puppy play ... which I cant wait to see

lola24

· #15 · Jun 14, 2012

colpa110 said:
I will try to take a video...just a bit scared Katie will come and take Ted back due to Betty abuse!!

Haha, i wouldn't take him off you! I also don't believe that gorgeous Betty would do anything so naughty!!

All i can say is it's a good job you chose Ted!! Miss bossy knickers the second has noises to make your ears bleed! Imagine 2 of them

colpa110

Discussion Starter · #16 · Jun 14, 2012

lola24 said:
Haha, i wouldn't take him off you! I also don't believe that gorgeous Betty would do anything so naughty!!

All i can say is it's a good job you chose Ted!! Miss bossy knickers the second has noises to make your ears bleed! Imagine 2 of them

I think we caught glimpses of that whilst you were out of the room...hence why we chose Ted....two bossy knickers together ....too much for me to handle

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Pollypiglet

· #17 · Jun 14, 2012

When Hatties barking gets really loud I use my clicker it cuts through into her brain and she runs to me for a treat! It has been a simple but effective godsend. Any time I use the clicker she comes running, breaks the cycle and for a few moments gives you control. Methinks my clicker will be in overdrive once Minton arrives!

colpa110

Discussion Starter · #18 · Jun 14, 2012

I think I can distract her to stop the barking but just dont want to interrupt the playing...im not sure one without the other is possible ??

lola24

· #19 · Jun 14, 2012

colpa110 said:
I think I can distract her to stop the barking but just dont want to interrupt the playing...im not sure one without the other is possible ??

Earplugs??

(oh and paracetamol!!)

calisphere

· #20 · Jun 14, 2012

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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