April 15, 2011

Our 10-month-old Brittany barks when dogs pass by our house, whether she is inside or outside. What do you suggest?

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Hi,



Your site has been a great help. We have a 10-month-old Brittany, and until a month ago, I thought we had just been lucky because our dog never barked. Now, she barks when dogs pass by our house, whether she is inside or outside. If we are on a walk, she rarely barks at a dog passing by, even if it barks at her. She gets excited, but doesn't make a noise. The one thing that has changed is that we have had Invisible Fence installed during this time. I have read questions on your site about barking and the use of a bark collar, but we already have a normal collar and the Fence collar on her at all times (except during a walk and at night). We use your prong collar with a regular collar for walks. Can we really use another collar? When she barks, we have been saying "No bark" while we hold her muzzle. What do you suggest?



Thanks,
Mary
Cindy
Cindy Cindy's Answer:
For nuisance barking, the best solution I have found is the Tri-Tronics Bark Limiter. I think you’ll find you only need to put on the bark collar when she’s in your yard or the house. I use it situationally on my own dogs, for when I can’t perfectly time an interruption or correction. You shouldn’t need it when you are on a walk or have her on a leash, because you can give her instant feedback should she decide to bark inappropriately.



I have one dog that needs the collar on when he’s in our fenced yard and at no other time. I have another dog that needs it when she’s crated. They learn very fast that when the collar goes on to be discriminatory about using their voice.



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