Little Miss Barky Butt

[robinh]

This is not a critical issue, but I have a year old Yorkshire Terrier and she has become a Little Miss Barky Butt! I know the bark she uses when needs to go outside and that's fine, but she taken to barking at everything and nothing.

Occasionally Max (dachshund) will bark at nothing, but that's to hear the sound of his own voice and we can get him to be quiet.

Does anyone have this problem and how did you get your dog to stop? Thanks!

[I Love Brian, Forever <3]

lol, seems like a Yorkie thing to me. My 2-3 yr. male Yorkie barks for everything and at anything!!! I STILL haven't gotten him to stop or at least cut down on it. Oh well, I don't think he'll ever stop. lol

[robinh]

Somehow I knew it wouldn't change, but it didn't hurt to ask. She's such a character that you can't help but love her. The others are getting to the point where they totally ignore her when she starts a barking fit. Maybe they already know something I'm finally learning - she's a goof!


Here's my beautiful baby - Miss Molly Cupcake (aka MollyMonster)

Have you got pictures of your male? Would love to see!

[Tonya]

Teddy (pomeranian) barks like crazy too. I always tell him no and briefly hold his muzzle shut, but I am not getting anywhere.

[binka_nugget]

maybe you can try making it a command? I taught Kai to bark and I'm going to try to teach him to stop barking some day soon. Maybe...when she barks, show her a toy or small tidbit of a treat and say "shh" or something and once she stops, she gets the treat/toy.

[cloverfdx]

ohhh yes the small dog syndrome our 2(JRTX and Chihuahua) bark constantly at nothing.

you could try turning it into a "speak" command and then teaching the harder "quiet" or "Shhh" (ours still dont understand quiet)

but if you can live with the barking and the neighbours dont complain, then just enjoy your little pup

[robinh]

"Small dog syndrome" We refer to her as the 11 lb rottweiler. She has no clue that she's small.

I am thankful however, that she's not a male! I don't think I could do another Napoleon syndrome dog like Max, the dachshund.

I just love her to death - she has been so much fun. We do have one neighbor who likes to scream "SHUT THAT DOG UP!!" But we're not the only one he yells it at, so I don't worry too much.

"Quiet" - what's that?

[cloverfdx]

"Small dog syndrome" We refer to her as the 11 lb rottweiler. She has no clue that she's small

lol yes a major part of small dog syndrome (our chihuahua was going to take on a very angry great dane X one day )

I just love her to death - she has been so much fun. We do have one neighbor who likes to scream "SHUT THAT DOG UP!!" But we're not the only one he yells it at, so I don't worry too much.

that great that you are having fun with her and MANY more to come. ohhh silly neighbor

lol yes what does the word quiet mean again (all 3 dogs are in bed right now so it is quiet) but come morning and it will start all over again ~cheers~

[I Love Brian, Forever <3]

robinh, here are a couple pictures of Bart, our Yorkie, when we first got him and he had short hair and was thin. Pics have been taken since then, but not yet developed. lol.


BTW, Your Yorkie is ADORABLE!!!!!! She's such a pretty little girl!

[robinh]

I'm in love!! What an adorable face! I would love to see more pictures when you have them.

[QueenVee]

Originally posted by robinh
"Small dog syndrome" We refer to her as the 11 lb rottweiler. She has no clue that she's small.

My little cockerspaniel, Ben, was a very self-assured alpha dog, despite his size. I used to say "When Ben looks in the mirror he sees a Rottweiler". On the other hand, my big old hound Henry has no idea how large he is, and can't understand why he can't curl up on my lap like a puppy.

Originally posted by robinh
"We do have one neighbor who likes to scream "SHUT THAT DOG UP!!" But we're not the only one he yells it at....

I have one of those neighbours too. Henry is very quiet in the house, but will sometimes howl and bay outside when we see another dog. And somehow he always seems to do it right when we're passing by that neighbour's house. She likes to bellow from her upstairs window: "Put a muzzle on that dog!"

[Rachel]

We have taught Hannah the *No bark* command and it does work, however, when she thinks there is something else to bark at she is inclined to start again. Sometimes I wonder which is more annoying...Hannah barking or me yelling *no bark* at her.

In the final analysis, I am glad that I taught her *no bark*. It really is helpful with one of these mouthy ones. The critical part in teaching *no bark* is to praise him when he stops. He has to understand the meaning of the command to obey it. You might even need to be in a position to physically stop him from barking when you first give the command. Hannah would be standing on a chair looking out of the window barking at something outside and I would come up behind her and gently take her muzzle in my hand and say *no bark*, then praise her. You can even use a bit of a treat to reinforce the praise.