posted 06-16-2003 08:55 PM           

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I have a 20 month old female Sharpei, who is usually pretty obedient, however, the only time I cannot get her to stop barking is when she sees squirrels in the backyard (which is very often) she litterally goes crazy!
I have tried spraying her with a waterbottle or banging pots together to starled her but nothing works.
Im reluctant to get her a electric collar because it seems harsh and Ive hard they only work when the dog wears it, which means she would always have to wear it.
Please, I would appreciate any and all suggestions.

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posted 06-17-2003 02:15 AM         

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i wouldn't try the collar.try saying ah ah ah in a loud voice(but not too loud) when she starts barking,and do that every time she starts to bark.

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posted 06-17-2003 03:33 AM         

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Is she in the yard? or in the house? My dogs will bark at a cat in the yard, or anything else they think doesn't belong there, but over time they have learned when I say "enough!" or "leave it" to do so. I would be consistent with your commands, if she refuses to listen, a short time out in her kennel or bed, at the very least, remove her from being able to view the yard critters. I was told a long time ago to never use the crate as a time out space because the dog would associate it with punishment....I have not found that to be true. All three of my dogs like their kennels and will go to them for a nap occasionally on their own. My seven month old puppy stays in the kennel when I am not home and he can't go with me, which is not often. I also have a Poodle who stays in the kennel while we are gone because he will chew something of mine or my husbands up as retaliation for leaving him home otherwise.(the only time he does this!)Lastly, I have an aussie mix, he no longer stays in the kennel when left home alone..he has proven to be trust worthy, and is beyond the puppy stage. I do send them to the kennel when they have done something wrong, and I am talking about things they know are wrong, snooping in the garbage, refusing to back off the door when we have a visitor, etc. Yet they all find comfort in the kennel by free choice. Also, remember that when you tell her what NOT to do, such as "hush" or "leave it", you should tell her what you DO want. "Come", "sit" etc. something she knows and will be successful doing, then reward. Just some ideas. Smiles, Maisey

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