Noisy dogs

[Two on Tour]

I think that should read “Our dog barks thats what dogs can do.” I have owned and trained dogs for more than fifty years, and know that it is possible to train dogs to do most any reasonable thing. You need three things. Firstly you must understand dog psychology. Then you must apply your training firmly, and consistently, in a manner that dogs 'get' - they want to please. And they must know where they stand in the hierarchy, and will always test you to see if you are still top dog, or whether they need to take over.

You can tell the pack leader very easily - they are the ones pulling at the end of a long lead, the ones that barge through a door first, the ones that persistently bark (with good intent, they see it as their rôle, and haven't been told otherwise).

My dogs knew not to bark, except in certain circumstances, which we all clearly understood. A notable circumstance was was anybody of the 'tarmac-your-drive' persuasion.

When we had new neighbours move in next door a few years back, they came with two dogs and we thought sod it just what we need, a couple of barking dogs.
I light conversation with the new neighbours a day or two late, said I hope that your dogs do not bark too much to which they replied, we hate barking dogs too.
The only time that their dogs bark is if they hear someone on their gravel drive which is what they have been trained to do and when they are told to "shut it" they stop barking.

 

[PaulyP]

Just love that pic, look like two gangsters............

Think I’ll get a couple of flat caps, the peaky frenchies.

Up at our static and Bruno lay out on the decking just started barking, went out and can hear a dog barking somewhere else on site he’s replying, told him to be quiet and he looks at me with “ he started it” I’m just letting him know I’m here.

 

[Catpirate]

In fact i never ever changed a nappy on our 2 sons..........couldn't.

Perhaps you need training

 

[bigtwin]

I'll just start with I've got a Chihuahua. It does not bark, it can but does not choose to. Why do I feel guilty if we walk past a dog that starts yapping?

Don’t.

When we had our dogs (well behaved and frequently complimented on their behaviour), I had a simple strategy when encountering such barkers. I’d stop by the owners van until such time as the offending dog ceased its verbal onslaught. Then I’d praise it and start to continue on my way. If, half a step later, it restarted then I’d stop again. Eventually, it would cease barking and I’d be on my way. Throughout this time my dogs would standing at my side wondering what on earth the barking dog was up to. Some owners understood my strategy, some didn’t and thought that I was the cause of its outbursts.

Ian

 

[Peter and Julie]

I guess there are a lot of non dog owners on here, for me camping/caravanning/motor-homing, allows you to take your pets with you. For people that don't like that chose a site that doesn't allow pets, kids northerners etc

PS I am a northerner with kids and a dog

So a gluten for punishment

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[PaulyP]

When we had new neighbours move in next door a few years back, they came with two dogs and we thought sod it just what we need, a couple of barking dogs.
I light conversation with the new neighbours a day or two late, said I hope that your dogs do not bark too much to which they replied, we hate barking dogs too.
The only time that their dogs bark is if they hear someone on their gravel drive which is what they have been trained to do and when they are told to "shut it" they stop barking.

When I’m at home if anybody comes up the garden path my ring doorbell activates to the sound of a wolf howl, the dogs react and race to the door, if I’m up at the static then i still get the sound and the dogs look round confused !

 

[Robert Clark]

FANG doesn’t bark unless asked to

She doesn’t even bark if badly behaved owners let their badly trained pooches run up to her.

Could be why she’s an award winning doggie

 

[sonar]

I think dogs know when it’s time to bark at home neither of ours bark unless there are unusual noises mainly at night but most of the time they ignore them as well and as for fireworks there sleep throughout all that.

but a dog barks near nothing until he sees them. Then he keeps going till there out of sight.

when Patch is barking you can tell him in a quite voice to sit and he will sit while still barking so he is still listening to me at the time.
But telling him to stop means nothing .
and if you give him a treat to stop the barking. He thinks it’s because he is barking so it’s a reward.

but if we can stop him barking in sight of another dog he gets a lot of petting and a reward.
dog trainers while being paid top dollar as they say eventually stoped calling .
yes you may have guessed were very protective of our little dogs.

and have no problem answering up to the snide remarks of passing outhers.

 

[PaulyP]

FANG doesn’t bark unless asked to

She doesn’t even bark if badly behaved owners let their badly trained pooches run up to her.

Could be why she’s an award winning doggie

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She’s a beauty.

 

[sonar]

FANG doesn’t bark unless asked to

She doesn’t even bark if badly behaved owners let their badly trained pooches run up to her.

Could be why she’s an award winning doggie

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Sounds like a happy easy going and well balanced dog.

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[Coastal Cruiser.]

ducks that seem to have a flight path inches from the van into the steam

Seems that the ducks are also on a bombing run on there way to landing as just cleaned a rather large deposit off the side of the van, sun baked of course
Will be on the lookout now for more

Prefer the yappy dog to ducks

 

[Robert Clark]

She’s a beauty.

Thank you

We got her as a rescue when she was 18 months old.

She’s an old lady now

 

[David and Sally]

FANG doesn’t bark unless asked to

She doesn’t even bark if badly behaved owners let their badly trained pooches run up to her.

Could be why she’s an award winning doggie

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We had a large GS similar colours to her.. He didn’t bark. Didn’t need to - he just had to stare at people or other dogs

 

[sonar]

Seems that the ducks are also on a bombing run on there way to landing as just cleaned a rather large deposit off the side of the van, sun baked of course
Will be on the lookout now for more

Prefer the yappy dog to ducks

I would wait a few days before cleaning off any more duck Mess. Then take a picture and send into the art comps like the Tate. If you even get third prize you be able to employ a duck scarier .

us when they go over top of us they fly upside down and save it for the enormous Motor homes gives them a bigger target to splatter.

 

[sonar]

We had a large GS similar colours to her.. He didn’t bark. Didn’t need to - he just had to stare at people or other dogs

There the best dogs but mine gets close and goes into major super fast sniffing .
then decides to either bark run away or lunge.

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[PaulyP]

Thank you

We got her as a rescue when she was 18 months old.

She’s an old lady now

This was my favourite of all the dogs we have had over the years.

12 months old and 4 year old, absolute beauty and well behaved.

 

[DuxDeluxe]

Seems that the ducks are also on a bombing run on there way to landing as just cleaned a rather large deposit off the side of the van, sun baked of course
Will be on the lookout now for more

Prefer the yappy dog to ducks

Be very careful………

 

[LesW]

Really, do you have one?

We've owned two in the past, (not at the same time) both impeccably trained and an absolute delight to own.

 

[sonar]

I know if we were able to walk our dog with others with out any barking I would most likely be in tears all the time.

 

[dash300]

This was my favourite of all the dogs we have had over the years.

12 months old and 4 year old, absolute beauty and well behaved.View attachment 606647View attachment 606648

Look better with a tail!

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[bigtwin]

This was my favourite of all the dogs we have had over the years.

12 months old and 4 year old, absolute beauty and well behaved.View attachment 606647View attachment 606648

Lovely looking specimen; there’s none like a boxer.

Ian

 

[Tigger-Tim]

When we had new neighbours move in next door a few years back, they came with two dogs and we thought sod it just what we need, a couple of barking dogs.
I light conversation with the new neighbours a day or two late, said I hope that your dogs do not bark too much to which they replied, we hate barking dogs too.
The only time that their dogs bark is if they hear someone on their gravel drive which is what they have been trained to do and when they are told to "shut it" they stop barking.

We have a golden retriever. From a puppy she's been trained not to bark at the two jack russells next door.

Indeed, I don't think our neighbour realises that I've trained his jack russells not to bark at me.

 

[PaulyP]

Lovely looking specimen; there’s none like a boxer.

Ian

Son has one but I can’t get used to it as it has a tail !!
We had two both docked as was the standard at the time.

 

[ambulancekidd]

We have two border collie's, but we certainly wouldn't let them bark on a camp site. Small dogs or big dogs can easily be trained not to bark.

 

[Billylou]

FANG doesn’t bark unless asked to

She doesn’t even bark if badly behaved owners let their badly trained pooches run up to her.

Could be why she’s an award winning doggie

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Lovely dog.
We have a 7 month old Whippet who is doing well with his training. However we are struggling to stop him running towards other dogs. I guess this makes us bad owners and I happen to agree. So what would you recommend we do to stop this? We are having 1 to 1 training to deal with this but a second opinion would be gratefully received.
Now back to the thread.
Edit. He doesn’t bark.

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[PaulyP]

Look better with a tail!

As I’ve just said above I can’t get used to them sons boxer just clears the outside table as it’s like a whip.

 

[Robert Clark]

Lovely dog.
We have a 7 month old Whippet who is doing well with his training. However we are struggling to stop him running towards other dogs. I guess this makes us bad owners and I happen to agree. So what would you recommend we do to stop this? We are having 1 to 1 training to deal with this but a second opinion would be gratefully received.
Now back to the thread.
Edit. He doesn’t bark.

Stick with the training, be persistent and dont give up

 

[ambulancekidd]

Oystercatchers are the worst, like owls they fly in darkness, but owls are silent!

We sometimes use a beautiful wee CL at Castle Douglas & oystercatchers seem to delight in making a racket at night. Takes a bit of getting used to.

 

[jessthedog]

FANG doesn’t bark unless asked to

She doesn’t even bark if badly behaved owners let their badly trained pooches run up to her.

Could be why she’s an award winning doggie

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Lovely dog bit cruel pinning the rosettes on him though

 

[Simon Meadwell]

Only badly trained dogs bark unnecessarily.

Nonsense. Police dogs bark none stop.

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