Last night he kept me and the wife up all night long with his barking. In conjunction with the support of a vet, I recommend working with a behaviorist who uses positive reinforcement for one-on-one Separation Anxiety work. It’s just a management tool to promote calmness. I learned from working with Charley that this kind of behavior can be directly linked to a past filled with neglect and abuse. When I take him to the vet he is 100% fine until he sees another dog. Even if it means getting up and hour earlier. Always on a lead. As you know, barking becomes self-rewarding for a dog if left unchecked, so you’re on the right track to nip this in the bud now. We used the ultrasonic anti bark, beeping and the vibrate collar and as usual it did not work. But since teaching anytime any male is around he barks at them. I recently was given a 14 month old GSD that will be trained to be a PSD. In which case you can create a setup where they are not visible to him. I understand that things get busy it happens to us all. Has anyone got any advice for me to help me control of his barking other than that he is the most loving dog ever. You just need to replace the van in the graphic with whatever is freaking your dog out. It may also be helpful to get into some physical play outside where she’ll be around the stimuli that usually makes her bark but naturally distracted through play with you. although dogs are not wolves, they still have some of the same wirings as their wolf-cousins. Yup Victoria Stilwell is one of my dog training idols! If you don’t challenge their minds, they’ll feel bored. He has started to become reactive to dogs and people on our walks now too. Pups go through ‘fear periods’ usually from around 6 months. Or should i try the counter conditioning. How are you using the treats? But I believe it’ll be a fix for your situation too. I really recommend going through this article again and using the methods in it to start working with your dog. He will naturally bark when that happens. If you want to learn more about thresholds (and triggers), this article will help with that. Google has a lot of great information about fear phases in dogs. Keep in mind, dogs are social beings. Any tips would help! If she’s not listening to basic commands now, you’ll never get her to respond positively to any vocal curbing training. As you’ve already figured out shouting makes no difference either. This i.e. But actually it’s just before success happens. It’s obviously going to mean money out of your pocket but it will mean he can’t see you folks and that might reduce the barking at your every move. And feel free to reach out to me here with any other questions you have. First, teach your boy using clicker training. I am desperate and I need help with the barking at the back of the garden! Firstly, it’s kind of cheeky of your neighbour to insist on you re-homing your dog! I’m going insane! The neighbour walks through our land and our dog lurches forwards, hackles up, snarles and barks until he leaves. However, your GSD has obviously already had her first heat. Hello, I just found this page and it seems great so far. She still growls at him when he comes and visits and the same thing happens (she calms down after he takes her walking). Owners who usually ignore their GSDs needs tend to bark a lot. Obviously, you can’t keep the delivery guy there all day so if she fails the task again, let it go until your next opportunity. It’s definitely worth re-shaping her behavior to like the crate more and moving it to different places to experiment. In my opinion hormonal changes due to a female nearing or in heat does have an effect on behaviour. I will definitely try this method! This could be; running in circles, pacing and destructive behavior. As the object gets closer they are able to make sense of what it is. It was solved by covering all Windows in the back and a divider separating the front and back with a blanket covering so the dog can’t see out the front while driving and then opening the front blanket a little bit at a time, as soon as the dog barks block off all view again. Using the desensitizing and counter conditioning method in this article will help. Put your GSD on a leash and go to public places like parks. Your idea to have the trainer work with all 3 your dogs on this issue is the best thing. By the time she was 8 months old just about every useful command was hard wired and she was pretty much a perfectly well behaved GSD, immidiately sitting down if a child approached and wanted to have a fluffing (which she absolutely adores, she has been brought up with my own 3 children and loves little people). I looked into double pane windows, but discovered it is more expensive than what google stated. GSDs who usually do this lack socialization and training. Do this for a few training sessions. I have two GSD one male one female every time the neighbor dog comes outside they go at it constantly and wont stop barking. Hope this helps. I suggest reading the whole article, it’ll give you a great picture of how dogs learn. I recently picked him up from the farm where he has been with his mother the whole time. Image Source: if this is your image please contact me for correct attribution. So your first step is to pinpoint the exact thing that makes your dog bark. He knows the word quiet but cannot contain himself sometimes. And importantly also continue with creating positive associations through counter-conditioning (the process is shown in the graphic in this article – simply replace the van with whatever it triggering him). We live a little in the country and he doesn’t see lots of other dogs. So far everything has been going well. I am not sure if it is an anxiety issue or just the chicken triggering him. Do this at least 5 times in this fisrst session. Arthur doesn’t want to hurt anyone, he just wants to bark and wants to jump up at them, but thats his personality. Thanks for your time!!! If your German Shepherd hasn’t been living with you for long then it could still be … There’s a section in this article called ‘The Power of Food in Dog Learning’ when I show you how to let Piper tell you what her favorite treats are. This phase will pass in due course. Focus only on one trigger at a time. You can use the method in this article. The program is unique because it uses games to tap into the natural intelligence of dogs. I’d appreciate any ideas. Dogs communicate their feelings through body and facial expressions. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. This is what I do with my girl Charley, who has some issues with new people due to her bad past. And it’s the same with dogs. One month ago we gave him to a dog trainer for basic obedience and etc. I have gsd 7months old he fab at training classes but whenever i walk him in street he barks at nothing then barks at other people n dogs hes started to try pull me yet in parks hes good as gold and will walk to heel ibe tried treats when not barking turnung him away and asking him to sit im at wits end to the point do i rehome him i get stared at by neighbours which doesnt help. Thank you for your help I look forward to engaging on your site! He does really well most of the year, but around winter (January-March) time he becomes very vocal at night for attention. I was on vacation and thought I’d have internet and then didn’t! Just before he rings or knocks start distracting your girl with the treats. Not only you, but also your neighbors will be happy. I don’t want to hsve to give her up but it has almost reached that point. I have a 4 year old female German shepherd. I have a two year old German Shepherd, I will let her outside and no matter what she will bark. Hi, I have a 5 year old GSD. But if you persist you’ll have success. You don’t say in your question, but have you spent time conditioning him to like his crate? My main question – will the above techniques work on a dog that has been essentially barking for 4 years straight? A cough, a foor squeaking, cars going by and the list goes on. Thank you for your insight, This Kong is especially great as an interactive toy. You can use it to change behaviors in the kindest and humane way. And I had the privilege of interviewing Adrienne, the professional dog trainer that developed the program. And then have him hang out with both dogs together. The focus training is also a great tool to have in Max’s repertoire. But I’ve seen no evidence of this in my 2 females. Also, setting time aside for training everyday is a great way to stimulate him mentally. Repeat the next day. Just persevere and be patient with her and the situation. Don’t confuse these with cow hooves which are very dangerous. Copyright © 2020 , AllShepherd.Com - All Right Reserved. Any tips on other ideas on how to meet his needs? Soon, he’ll learn that his barking doesn’t make you come running and he’ll stop. She’s a little hyper but she’s usually really good. Is there some way you can allow her to sleep in an outbuilding, porch, or veranda instead of outside? I have a 5 month old GSD, Piper, that can be very vocal. If he’s still barking excessively, then I’d look at it possibly being separation anxiety. And loud unexpected noises can actually bring on more barking and fear. Sorry I couldn’t give you the perfect solution. I only feed him good quality dry food and add mixed veges myself. You would think he’s just used to constant attention, but I know the home he came from and his owners were gone alot, so he spent most of his time in a kennel or outside. Every time they would go out they would start barking and Bella would join in and even though there’s no more barking going on she would just bark out of nowhere when she’s out at the back. However, once every day and sometimes twice if we have packages delivered, he turns into a MESS barking at the window that faces the front where these delivery people/ mailmen. But there are ways to work on solving the issue regardless of whether we know the cause or not. If anything looks out of the normal she barks at it. It exceeded the sound considered safe to human ears which is up to 85 decibels only. Any advice on how my wife and I should proceed would be much appreciated! Here’s an article that will give you the lowdown on triggers and thresholds. His behavior has made other dog owners scared, so we stopped taking him to parks or classes. I have read about the speak, quiet training method but I don’t see how this is going to keep them quiet at 2.00am. You can read my full disclosure here. You say she started this reactive type of barking at 5 months of age. I have a 5 month Shepherd Boy that is becoming super protective of me. For me over the years of study and experimenting, I think it’s more about teaching a dog concepts rather than expecting a robot which is a product of “obedience”. I can totally relate to what you’re going through. It’s by far the technique that will work the best for your situation. I have a female German Shephard, she’s 2 years old and she barks a lot. Or, you can use my above suggestion as a temporary solution while you set aside time slots during the night where you take her out and use the counter conditioning method. I just started reading your training methods and I love them, and I can not wait to try them out! But it’s worth taking the time to observe your boys and put a plan into action. Consider joining a puppy class where dogs are taught to socialize. I thought he might be excited while playing and that’s why he gets upset when I walk away because he wants to continue playing, but sometimes we won’t even be playing and he’ll start to nip a little. We have a five-year-old German Shepherd male, that we’ve had for three years. But I know it’s not fun when it’s happening. Our dog, Violet, is now around 10 months. Teaching this will help you to get his attention in these kinds of situations. First, teach her one basic behavior. I live in the middle of several hundred acres of bush with lots of wildlife — and I love my wildlife. Your dog needs to associate the sound with a reward. I have a 1 year 6 month year old male German Shepard , he is very obedient dog when he wants to be but when I take him for walks whenever another person passes he will bark and protect me but I don’t act nervous or scared I always try and take control but he only listens out side , when I have my parents come round or any friends he will just constantly bark and won’t stop for like ten minutes when they enter but when they stand up after a while he will bark and I will tell him to stop he will listen but doesn’t last long. All this time my Huskies are minding their business just walking. None of this means they actually see us humans as part of a ‘pack’. I think you’re right that it makes sense to chat about this over email. Any tips you may have please share them! My girl Charley was severely abused and never socialized. For example…. If you consider in what situations she’s exhibiting barking behaviour – when non household people are around – it’s not a permanent change but rather due to hormonal changes. Remember that dogs see negative attention like saying ‘stop’, ‘no’ etc as attention. This will reinforce her coming to you when recalled because she will learn that it doesn’t mean the end of fun, in fact, it means that good things (high-value reward and praise) happen when she comes to you. Please give me your opinion on my gsd problem. I also recommend teaching him to focus, which will be super helpful on walks. It’ll take time but she’ll soon understand that attention is not on tap. It’s totally normal and you’re actually almost at the point you’re aiming for. Always stay positive. We try not to yell at him but it is very hard to keep calm. It’s unique because it taps into the natural intelligence of dogs through the use of games. I did try purchasing a wire crate for the garage, but when I put him in there it made it worse. The barking is mostly during the daytime but also happens at night and early in the morning. She chases my cats and barks. The owners and their children never play with it and never take it for a walk/run. Before we can solve the barking problem, let’s identify the reasons why GSDs bark. Being around so many different dogs might be overwhelming so I suggest introducing him to 1 dog first. I could ask around for recommendations in your area. But seriously, that’s not your fault. Don't give in; if you do, you'll teach your dog to whine loud and long to get what they want. Only main problem I have is he barks excessively at dog parks and day care. You can tell if it’s aggressive. If you get too close, too soon it might feel like waterboarding to your dog. I have a 4 month old GS puppy who liked to bark at night. It’s unique because it uses games as a way to tap into our dog’s intelligence, teach them what we do want, build confidence and problem-solving skills. Very long low growls that eventually turn into a bark. If he’s triggered he won’t respond to the offer of food rewards. It’s totally natural and it’s during this time that they might bark at things that before where no issue for them. She’s very sweet and was bitten by a dog but that did not affect her at all. He is starting to whine then bark even when we know he does not have to go out or if hungry or needs water. But either way, yes, I recommend teaching the speak/quiet command. One thing I would suggest is, if the fence between you and your neighbor is a chain link, perhaps you should consider covering it up with wood cladding. If she does bark, don’t open the door. Once you identified the reason, you can address the root of the problem. I have a 7-8 months old GSD, kept outside (can’t bring her in, because of my dad). Repeat the next day. Is there anything here that gives you any indication of why she might be barking so much all of a sudden? This is always a happy bark accompanied by tail wagging and running around. Often when a new dog comes into the home they get an overflow of attention and that quickly teaches them that they can demand it at any time. However, we live in an apartment building with thin walls, and his barking has become a problem. Because the more he practices the behavior the more ingrained it becomes. I am not sure if the tips in this article apply to this scenario.. We are home a lot and our dogs spend a lot of time inside, which is fine. And your dog will have learned a neat new trick to show off with! So I’ll be in touch with you tomorrow. Do this while saying the word ‘speak'. They may bark when someones in their territory, when they’re excited to see people, when they’re scared. We tried using a barking shock collar, which worked for about a year, however lately she seems to ignore the shock and barks through it. From what I can tell, you weren’t experiencing this barking issue when he was sleeping on your veranda? She had a similar background to your girl and also exhibited very similar behaviors. First of all, I have Multiple Sclerosis. Don’t make too much of a verbal fuss, so even if you’re super proud of how good he just was, this is one of those times you need to save the kisses and cuddles for later. Even using the quiet command with his, he just ignores it and carrys on barking. They Are Lonely. He stops listening to my husband and barks and whines and jumps on the fence of his dog run. We have been trying positive reinforcement with him – ignoring the behavior and then if/when he stops for a moment, stepping outside and telling him good boy and giving a small treat. Three months ago we had to move and ended up in an apartment in the city. You can get your German Shepherd to do this with training that I will discuss in the next section. Like tonight at 630. We told the trainer about the problem and he told us to take him back home and there he would continue his training schedule. We have a five month old GSD puppy named Indiana. He also barks in the car if another dog or person passes or he sees one in the distance. If he’s not hungry, needing the loo or ill in any way, he’s whining and barking for attention. This phase has a lot to do with what they would be doing in the wild. Dogs can get bored just like people get bored. hey. When you do, you’re rewarding his behavior. This change at night does seem to correlate with the coyote mating season. And any kind of punishment will imprint on her because it’s a fear phase. You’ll need to make yourself exceptionally interesting and exciting because she’d rather get attention than respond to commands. With the first heat there were no excessive barking. He is my first dog in many years. But I know my bunch get mischievous when they don’t have their daily game of fetch. I also suggest giving the speak, quiet method a go. I’ve never seen him exhibit that behavior and it worries me. She was tolerant of the crate and never barked there but we could tell she wasn’t a huge fan. I also plan on affectivly teaching him “quiet”. This last part is so important for any kind of dog training. We have tried EVERYTHING you could possibly imagine to try to stop the barking but nothing has worked. So his natural instinct is to bark. So, my version of a few other peoples questions is, if I give him high value treats, when he does things such as this to desensitize him, will that not tell him that every time he barks at a stranger outside, he gets treated? Dogs communicate like this constantly with each other. Along with this I’d also work on desensitizing and counterconditioning. Although be prepared for the eventuality that you might always need to leave background noise on while you’re away. I dont know if this will help, but Arthur was well socialised as a puppy, we take him to puppy classes, still, which he really enjoys, but is beginning to bark more at, which does rile up the other dogs and cause the other owners some concern, which we dont want obviously. I recently took control of Bandit a 10 month old German Shepherd we live in a block of flats and my next door neighbour hates Bandit because he jumped up at the neighbour to play and know the neighbour is scared of him when he barks or anything, is there anything you recommend to stop him barking at my neighbour. Thank you and sorry for the lenghty comment, but I’m quite desperate. He is my fifth GS so I know a bit about their habits. You’ve got to make sure you let him out BEFORE she starts yelping or barking. 0:25. 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The next steps are more tricky and are generally used for dogs with separation anxiety. Hi i have 2 german shepherds one a female who’s 1 year and a male that’s 8 months and everytime my neighbor get his dogs outside they freak out and they dong listen to me when i call them so is there anything i could do so they stop barking and teaching them to come when i tell them to? If you want to know more about triggers and thresholds, read this article. Since our dogs can’t talk, sometimes it’s not possible to pinpoint the exact cause of their behavior. Hi Gabriella, Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates Thanks for your support! That’s why I am seriously studying and wanted to know more learning from the experienced dog trainers. You can read more about positive reinforcement in some of my articles. I have a one year old GSD who already did the obedience and attack training over 2 separate 40 days coursse. And I do make sure to practice the speak/quiet command with her often, just to keep the behavior reinforced. In your German Shepherd's case, it's guarding and herding. Just make sure your obedience trainer uses only force-free training and positive reinforcement. I bought one for $10 dollars in Kmart. In terms of Piper’s silence when she’s on leash in the yard…. I highly recommend following the steps outlined in this post on counter-conditioning and desensitizing. If you have introduced your Shepherd To every kind of friendly people then you have to do the same with other dogs. How can I stop this? But I suggest training it at home and not in the moment in the field. Do this over time and increase the criteria by waiting longer and longer to open the door to let him in. We did put up an ultrasonic birdhouse device near their fence to at least direct the barking away from them, but it’s still loud even on the other side of the yard… Aside from removing the trampoline, what can we do to help this situation as we have yet to witness it and can’t fix what we don’t actually see happening… German Shepherd’s are renowned as very vocal dogs which in itself can be difficult to manage since barking is self-rewarding. But this phase does pass. After about 20 seconds, I go back and continue playing. All the best with Sarge – it sounds like he’s in good hands! And to top it off, I’ve experienced a calmness in my dogs that they did not have upon first being rescues – changing them from the inside out. Hi, And even when encouraged, some dogs refuse to bark at their owners. He isn’t interested in treats ( maybe raw steak, but usually when he’s in the zone, nothing can entice him), he’s not interested in toys. If I want to keep my German Shepherds busy, I pop those Kongs in the freezer and hand it to them a few hours later. She runs at the door, barking, running round in circles and at times making sort of very loud yelping noises which sound as though we were beating her! If Angus starts getting excited, as for a focus and wait for him to calm down, then reward him. However, I do not believe he was properly introduced to other dogs in the first year of his life and it shows. So I cannot really see any of your suggestions could work for us. Don’t resort to debarking or the surgical removal of the larynx. But remember it’s an extinction burst and it’s only temporary. But all is not lost and you can certainly support and help your girl build her confidence over time and through some specific training. She only barks when she is in our fenced in yard. She got better for a short period of time but it relapsed again and nothing seem to work in terms of training. . I understand your reluctance to pair the speak and quiet command when all your boy seems to do is bark. I’ve found these to excellent ways to cement the dog-human bond. Until you’ve determined whether there’s a pattern and what the pattern is, you should consider getting a harness/collar and leash to give people a heads up that Violet is still in training. We take him as much as we can knowing it definitely is not going to get any better if we always leave him at home but we find ourselves extremely frustrated.
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