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Barking problem with newly adopted 3yr old Schnauzer

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mercedes
Ottawa
2 posts

I have recently adopted a 3yr old miniature Schnauzer. He has a great personality, but had no basic training. So far we’re doing well (he’s learned basic commands) but he has a barking problem when it comes to other dogs; he gets extremely excited and it is very hard to get his attention or do anything when he’s on a roll. He calms down once he meets the other dog, but it’s nearly impossible to try to walk past another dog because with the excessive barking comes lots of yelping and he’s impossible to handle. We’re using a gentle leader which is great for walking him, but I’m at a standstill with what to do with his barking since he doesn’t really listen and does not care for treats as long as he sees the other dog. Any help is greatly appreciated!
Tailspin
Toronto
105 posts

Hi. Good for you for adopting!
Overexcitement is not uncommon in dogs that lack training and proper socialization as puppies. This can often become leash frustration and escalate so it is important to try and work on it. Since he does not respond to treats while he is excited/stressed it is important to work on these exercises under calm and boring circumstances.

One of the best things to do is practice getting him hyped up a bit at home and then have him sit and settle down. It takes some time and requires a really good sit and some patience, but if you do this at home and then try it under slight distractions and work up to the meeting thing and reward him handsomely each time he settles it will become easier and easier.

Also start working on a “watch me” command, again rewarding him every time he makes eye contact with you. Like all training, start where it will be easy for him to succeed, a low or no distraction place and gradually work up. Once he knows the cue start waiting a second or two to reward and very gradually build up a longer watch.

The purpose of these two exercises is to help him learn impulse control and also for him to learn to look to you before he is allowed to approach another dog on leash.

For the time being, if he gets excited, turn around and walk away as far as is necessary for him to be walking normally, then reward him by moving towards the dog again…if he starts up turn again. He will learn that the reward (going to greet the other dog) will only come when he is calm.

An overexcited dog meeting another dog on leash can be a recipe for aggression. If the other dog is at all reactive to dogs the excitement may set him off. Approaching another dog in such a way is bad doggy manners so it is good you are trying to work on this.
The ideal is to have him sit before approaching a dog and look at you for the Ok. Baby steps!
Good luck!
mercedes
Ottawa
2 posts

What great advice! With lots of patience I think we’ll be able to get our little guy in tip top shape. You bet I’ll be coming back for more tips. Thank you so much!
meizen_eifen
4 posts

Yeah I agree with Tailspin, you also have to follow guidelines on how tohttp://dogtime.com/training.html control your dog on barking with nonsense, click this lick,
samwhitaker1985
125 posts

hi,


Just as human language is multifaceted and multipurpose, barking allows a dog to communicate many different messages in a variety of situations. It can signal a request to an owner (“Hey, I want to go outside!”), impart a warning (“You’re in my territory!”), or simply serve to amuse when a dog has little else to do.


here’s a treatment:

http://dogtime.com/barking.html
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