How can I stop my Pom(s) from barking too much?
Diana
I have a 3.5 year old
Pom named "Squishy" who likes to bark as well. Although I can't keep her
from yapping at times, I've gotten to the point where I can usually shoot
her a dirty look and point my finger. By telling her "NO" in a low, drawn
out voice while pointing my finger at her, she's learned this is not a
desirable action. When she stops the barking, I give her praise. Now, when
she barks, or does any other "bad" thing I simply point "the finger" and
she bounces over to me, waiting for the praise or recognition. I love my
Pom, and wouldn't trade her for anything!
From Diana Serden/email:
VFNZ14A@prodigy.com
John
Bitter Apple--My Poms
started the barking habit and I quickly broke them of it by keeping a tube
of bitter apple handy. When they would start barking (it must be a non-stop
type barking) I would just squeeze a tiny amount on my finger and wipe
it off on their tongue...Now , if they start barking and I even look like
I'm going to go get the tube they quiet almost immediately. It won't happen
immediately, give it some time and they will finally get the message that
you are trying to send out to them.
From J.D. Hendrickson/email:
QWJK20A@prodigy.com
Sue
Use water guns or spray
bottles filled with water. Keep a few throughout your house so that they
are easy to get to when needed. The minute your Pom starts barking, squirt
the dog square in the face while saying "No" or "No barking" in a harsh
voice. Even my dogs that love chasing the hose outside start to cringe
when they see a water bottle. After awhile, all you will need to do is
show them the water bottle or water gun and they will stop barking. Trust
me, when I can quiet a kennel full of Poms, there is no reason why this
shouldn't work for you too.
From Susann Philbrook/email:
pomathon@bigfoot.com
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