My suggestion is use a water bottle when she or he barks and say "NO BARK!. have treats handy and treat when they stop. everytime they bark when you do not want them to, squirt them or which ever one is barking. I would not punish all barking, but the continue barking should have a quick end. I know the chi down stairs was barking ALL DAY LONG, while the parents were at work. and I do mean all day long... he did not give it up until someone came home. I told her about it, and now I think she is taking him to her moms house. its been very quiet
Shanna & Ricky Las Vegas Nevada!! My Chi Ricky... Is A HeartBeat At My Feet Kavis Christening n Communion Store Visit my eBay Store: http://stores.ebay.com/Kavis-Christening-n-Communion-Store --- On Tue, 4/12/11, clowgerl <clowg...@gmail.com> wrote: From: clowgerl <clowg...@gmail.com> Subject: [Chihuahuas] barking - any suggestions To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Date: Tuesday, April 12, 2011, 5:23 PM Hello, I am new to the group. I have two Chihuahua's named Coco and Dalice. Coco is a rescue and I have had her for 5 years. Coco came to me without her voice box. Whether 'right or wrong' I can understand why they did it. She barks at everything and even though you can't hear a 'bark' you can hear noise coming from her throat. I live in a condo which has a patio and the main problem is that she gets the other dog, Dalice who has her voice box, going when she constantly barks at every single thing. So Coco starts it silently and Dalice loudly chimes in. My neighbors are complaining and I just don't know what to do about it. I live in a warm weather area so on my balcony I have one of those boxes that holds sod so they can use it to go potty. I don't use it in place of walking them (I have to say that because I always get asked that question) but it does save my carpets for when I am not home so giving them access to the patio is necessary. My dogs do get daily exercise, they play, they are loved beyond....and ???? I just don't know what to do about this. Over the years I have worked with dog trainers, etc...and they have been helpful with other issues but the barking has really been a tough one. I now have Dalice at a friends house until I can figure out a plan. If anyone has any suggestions I would be most appreciative. Thank you, Laurie
