Helping Out Your Attention Seeking Dog
A new puppy that barks to much can be very annoying, especially if you are a novice dog owner. It can be irritating, really...I mean you're exhausted and need sleep but then the puppy barks and is so noisy. This is natural for puppies who were separated from their litter for the first time. But it can be a habit if you mishandle them.
Being alone is just too much for a puppy that has been used to being with the company of his mommy and his litter mates. This could also mean that not having you around even for a split second could make him cry for hours!
What can you do when faced with this situation? Running to your puppy to sooth and caress him every time he cries only feeds this behavior and creates a spoiled dog. On the other hand, if you ignore him and let him bark incessantly, your family and anyone else within earshot will become highly aggravated.
Balancing your display of affection can be tricky. Below are some tips to guide you:
1. If at all possible, ignore your puppy's barking and don't yell at him. Yelling will either scare him away from you or give him further anxiety, and he will continue barking. "Old yeller" is a fine name for a dog, but not for you!
Get him many toys or get him a teaching lead. This will at least make him around whenever you are at home. He will feel secure to be with you.
Refrain from having 'long, sweet and emotional goodbyes'. Caressing your puppy too much before you leave will cause separation anxiety to him. Avoid being so overly excited too when you see him after you arrive at home. It is better to just enter casually and leave in the same manner too.
4. Put a few pennies in a small tin can. When you go to leave your dog's side and she starts barking, simply throw the can in her area. It will create a startling noise while at the same time diverting her attention. It's a great, quick solution and it only costs a few pennies!
Being alone is just too much for a puppy that has been used to being with the company of his mommy and his litter mates. This could also mean that not having you around even for a split second could make him cry for hours!
What can you do when faced with this situation? Running to your puppy to sooth and caress him every time he cries only feeds this behavior and creates a spoiled dog. On the other hand, if you ignore him and let him bark incessantly, your family and anyone else within earshot will become highly aggravated.
Balancing your display of affection can be tricky. Below are some tips to guide you:
1. If at all possible, ignore your puppy's barking and don't yell at him. Yelling will either scare him away from you or give him further anxiety, and he will continue barking. "Old yeller" is a fine name for a dog, but not for you!
Get him many toys or get him a teaching lead. This will at least make him around whenever you are at home. He will feel secure to be with you.
Refrain from having 'long, sweet and emotional goodbyes'. Caressing your puppy too much before you leave will cause separation anxiety to him. Avoid being so overly excited too when you see him after you arrive at home. It is better to just enter casually and leave in the same manner too.
4. Put a few pennies in a small tin can. When you go to leave your dog's side and she starts barking, simply throw the can in her area. It will create a startling noise while at the same time diverting her attention. It's a great, quick solution and it only costs a few pennies!
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