April 15, 2011
I have my dog in her crate pretty much all the time like it says to do. She won't quit barking! AHH! It's making me crazy! What do I do!
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Cindy Help!OK - I have Izzy in her crate pretty much all the time like it says to do. (in the groundwork article). She's never had an accident or anything. I'm sure to take her out to go to the bathroom and I take her out for a long walk everyday too. As per what Ed says about 'social isolation' I don't talk to her, I ignore her and everything. I'm trying to be as aloof as possible! Here's my problem. She won't quit barking! AHH! It's making me crazy! What do I do! So far I have not even acknowledged it. She's been in the crate since Friday morning. Tell me this is going to get easier soon! Thanks.
Ed's Answer:
You can put the crate somewhere that the barking won’t bother you or you can use a bark collar.
This is something some dogs need to go through, just make sure you aren’t giving her ANY attention at all when she barks. NONE. The only time she gets attention or gets to come out is when she has been quiet even if it’s only for a few seconds at first. You can also try covering the crate with a blanket so she can’t see what’s going on around her, that helps sometimes.
I would direct you to the search function in the upper left corner of the website for any additional questions you may have. If you type in your key words it will guide you to articles, Q & A’s and posts on our forum.
Cindy
This is something some dogs need to go through, just make sure you aren’t giving her ANY attention at all when she barks. NONE. The only time she gets attention or gets to come out is when she has been quiet even if it’s only for a few seconds at first. You can also try covering the crate with a blanket so she can’t see what’s going on around her, that helps sometimes.
I would direct you to the search function in the upper left corner of the website for any additional questions you may have. If you type in your key words it will guide you to articles, Q & A’s and posts on our forum.
Cindy
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