Hi Joanne,
When a family dog passes away it can be a big period of adjustment for any remaining dogs in the family, especially if the absent dog was higher ranking. Remaining dogs can really struggle to find their feet without the other dog there to reassure them and give confidence and so they can be quicker to panic. There is absolutely a way you can help your dog and with the right information she can return to her usual behaviour. My website TheOnlineDogTrainer.com shows you very clearly how to achieve this…maybe take a quick look…its a $1 trial for 3 days…all the best Doggy Dan

Hi Cheri,
Even though your dogs are use to having people come and go through your shop regularly, their instinct tells them that potentially these people could be dangerous. So their barking is an alert to let you know that danger may be at foot. When a dog barks in this scenario it can be really helpful to say something calm and positive to them, to show them that you aren’t worried about anything. A general ‘thank-you’ can work really well…..telling the dogs off or scolding them generally doesn’t! It’s important not to go overboard with verbal reassurance though as this can have the opposite effect. If they continue barking too much then calmly closing the door on them or placing them in another area of your shop where they can calm down a little may help as well.
My website TheOnlineDogTrainer.com has a broad section on barking…maybe take a quick look…its a $1 trial for 3 days…all the best Doggy Dan

Hi Jean,
One of the thing I like to focus on when it comes to barking in the car is the process used to get the dog into the car in the first place. Ensuing that this is done calmly with your dog’s excitement levels at the lower end of the spectrum is helpful. I also only allow the dogs into the car on my request once they are calm and it can help to actually place them on leash to take them to the car so that you can encourage calmer behaviour. Another really practical technique can be to have your dogs crated in the car but this would depend on the set-up of your car as well. My website TheOnlineDogTrainer.com shows you very clearly how to work you dogs through this behaviour…maybe take a quick look…its a $1 trial for 3 days…all the best Doggy Dan

Hi Jen,
Glad you have found my membership website so helpful!
This is a good point you raise, with deaf dogs and barking. My suggestion is to simply bypass the ‘thank-you’ step and move straight on to going to where your dog is so that they see you assessing the ‘danger’. It does require a little more effort but it will be effective in stopping the barking and reassuring your dog that everything is ok.
I do know of a vibrating collar that is designed with deaf dogs in mind, to be able to get their attention at range. I must stress that this collar is not an E-Collar or shock collar, these are very different devices and I don’t recommend the use of them. The vibrating collar emits a very low level vibration, not a shock, that helps owners in place of using your voice to get your dog’s attention. If you do look into this collar please make sure you are not purchasing a shock/E-collar, or one designed to cause pain or discomfort. I cannot stress that enough! All the best….Doggy Dan

Hi Doreen,
This kind of barking may be your dog’s attempt to try and prevent people from leaving the house as he may feel he cannot protect them if they go out into the big wide world without him. Even though visitors aren’t part of your family a dog can temporarily include them as someone that they may need to take care of. You see we have the foresight to know that the visitor is only around temporarily but your dog has no idea if they are part of your family for good or not. It is also most likely why he gets a little worked up when he realises you are preparing to go out. Dogs are very good at picking up on these cues, subtle or otherwise, and it can then effect their behaviour.
Sp when your dog starts to get a bit excited at guest leaving calmly take hold of his collar, or clip a leash on him, and hold him still gently. I would avoid trying to tell him to shush or that everything is ok as this can be counterproductive. If he continues barking then calmly place him in another room and out of the way until he is quiet and then bring him out again but repeat the process if he continues to bark.
If you are interested in more information my website TheOnlineDogTrainer.com deals quite comprehensively with barking…maybe take a quick look…its a $1 trial for 3 days…all the best Doggy Dan

Thanks Trish, I’m glad you find my videos helpful! All the best, Doggy Dan