Hi, new to all this. I have a 8 yr old Weimerarner that has a constant need to talk.

[jojo]

I guess you could describe it as sounding like a squeaky wheel. All the time, Holly carries on with this noise, sometimes loud, sometimes soft depending on whatever she is reacting too. She can drive people crazy when she's around, although I confess, I think I have become immune to it. Does anyone know of a way to change this??

[beyond_me]

Hey I'm new to this too and I don't know how to stop it, but every Weimerarner I have know does that. So good luck!!! :)

[Scooby4]

I've never owned a weineriemer but know a few that do. It seems to me the dog is trying to get "attention" or be part of the "show". I bet the dog "thinks" it is human and may be trying to imitate what his going on. Dogs can act ALOT like children. :rolleyes: :p
I may suggest trying some behavior modifications. For example, give the dog a toy when company comes over. This should distract the dog for a bit. Maybe have the dog to take the toy or chew treat and lie at your feet. That way the dog feels "included" but gently distracted.
I don't think the dog will take well to being locked up or locked out of ANY conversations. Instead, try to work in a "special place" in your presence but still out of the way. Maybe move the dog bed into the room your in and teach him/her to lie there with a toy.
My dogs get VERY excited when a new person comes into the house. However, about a few minutes later the newness has worn off and they lay down nearby. Maybe have your guest pet the dog initially and then put the dog in it's place. They like order and you are "Alpha dog".

[jojo]

I guess it's going to be a battle, and you're right, she does think she's human. She just loves to be involved. Thanks for the suggestions, I'll keep on working on them, and find new and exciting ways to distract her. Though the highest priority for her is for people to love her!! Such a baby! ;)

[dab_20]

I may suggest trying some behavior modifications. For example, give the dog a toy when company comes over. This should distract the dog for a bit. Maybe have the dog to take the toy or chew treat and lie at your feet. That way the dog feels "included" but gently distracted.
I don't think the dog will take well to being locked up or locked out of ANY conversations. Instead, try to work in a "special place" in your presence but still out of the way. Maybe move the dog bed into the room your in and teach him/her to lie there with a toy.
My dogs get VERY excited when a new person comes into the house. However, about a few minutes later the newness has worn off and they lay down nearby. Maybe have your guest pet the dog initially and then put the dog in it's place. They like order and you are "Alpha dog".

I agree.

NO dog thinks it is human. When you start to treat a dog like a child, it will associate that as being them being the alpha dog- not you. That is the number one thing dog owners need to know. People will start to treat there dogs like humans and say "She thinks she human" and it starts major behavioural problems. (I watch dog whisperer way to much, lol) Although that isn't the case for you, just telling yah.