Redirected Dog Aggression

[Taz_Zoee]

How bout the flat out ignoring the dog approach? I am trying that with Zoee when she barks for no reason (well her reason is an animal on TV or a sound that sounds like an animal). It's very difficult to do, but we are attempting it.

[DrKym]

K, we have tried the collar (have raised and trained Rotties all my life, so very comfortable working with it) Tried the ignoring it she kept barking for 5 hours til her voice gave out. We do not make a fuss over the door, as I own a business people come in and out often and there is no excitement over it. We have tried the sit method so she now sits and barks. We have contacted a behavorist who advised a spray bottle of water, which she LOVED. and yes I have already worked with a can with pennies, and also crating her. Like I said I am way out of ideas or methods. So any other advice will be gladly accepted! (thought about sending her to siberia but her Dad says she will think it is a vacation!)

[mike001]

Ignoring will not make the problem disappear, but it might make it worse. Wouldn't you prefer that your dog be 100% trained for this in case it gets you into trouble someday?

[DrKym]

Mike I have tried everything I have ever knew or heard about to break her continual barking. including not responding to it so that she didn't miscontrue correction with attention, (which she isn't lacking btw) the point is WE ARE trying to train her out of it. Which is why I am resourceing those that know best my friends here at PT.

[borzoimom]

Mike I have tried everything I have ever knew or heard about to break her continual barking. including not responding to it so that she didn't miscontrue correction with attention, (which she isn't lacking btw) the point is WE ARE trying to train her out of it. Which is why I am resourceing those that know best my friends here at PT.

I have found this method to work.. Barking to defend is a natural trait in shepherds, but something that has to be controlled- same with other breeds. Giving them something else to do that is in compliance, they get praised for sitting and staying quiet, is better than the harsh treatment of a prong collar. Also- if you do not have a collar on the dog may not listen. This method teaches a pattern on how to respond PROPERLY..