If she's hungry in the morning, clicking and treating might be extra powerful....though few things can compete with the thrill of hysterical barking. 😭
😭 No kidding. And yes, she’s extra hungry in the morning! She and Fluffy are polar opposites in almost every way, lol.
Show Dog Talk With Dr. Jen, Ep Barking At Things, Part 1 - Sept 24, 2018
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Show Dog Talk With Dr. Jen, Ep Barking at Things - Part 2 - Oct 22, 2018
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Thank you! I’ll have to give it a listen!
Have you considered a muzzle? I bought a clothe one for Rocky. I've used it a few times, for example, when I take him to a park filled with children. The muzzle keeps him relatively calm in such a busy environment. I will take it off and see if he remains calm...and it actually works for him.
I’ve thought about it... But I’ve walked by some people who have, whether they admitted it or not, been afraid of Misty, even when she isn’t acting like a lunatic and barking like there’s no tomorrow. She’s never nipped at or been ferocious towards anyone, just a bit loud at times. Doesn’t stop people from giving us a look as they pass though. My concern is that having the muzzle would make things worse. I did order a gentle leader, though, so maybe that might have the same effect?
Another thing I find that keeps him relatively calmer than his usual self, is putting on sunglasses/goggles. Since it's goggles, it eliminates side vision.
Oh, that’s so so cute. Do you have a picture?
We tried the exercise before walk and a short training session before leaving. I also went on a route backwards to what we normally do. The barking was still there, but she didn’t bark at her normal areas. Hopefully that’s a good sign!
There was a lady on our walk we bumped into who, when she heard me tell Misty to be quiet and saw me swerve to the side to let her pass, told me “oh, it’s okay, I’ll just go the other way”. And then did so without another word. And can I just say that may all her Reese’s come completely off the wrapper, her car get excellent mileage, and all her wishes come true!