Need some help.

[rvdVit]

I need some serious help with my dog.

He lives in our Back Yard (All year round). We have this neighbor who comes out every **** morning and works on her garden. The problem is, the dog will start screaming it's head off each time she comes out. The dog will bite the fence, etc, trying to get through. It has gotten to the point that we have to sell it , and I don't want to sell the dog, but what else can I do? He is already 9 months old and he's been doing that all his life.

How do I teach my dog not to bark it's ass off each time that old lady comes out?

 

[Spikestrike]

I need some serious help with my dog.

He lives in our Back Yard (All year round). We have this neighbor who comes out every **** morning and works on her garden. The problem is, the dog will start screaming it's head off each time she comes out. The dog will bite the fence, etc, trying to get through. It has gotten to the point that we have to sell it , and I don't want to sell the dog, but what else can I do? He is already 9 months old and he's been doing that all his life.

How do I teach my dog not to bark it's ass off each time that old lady comes out?

I don't know, but maybe take him to some professional people in your city who can train him to teach him to be use to funny noices etc.

Good Luck

 

[Fran27]

He seems bored to me. Granted, my dogs also tend to bark at the neighbors of people in the street when they are in the yard, but it's only a couple minutes because I let them in right away... I know it's because they want attention though. Just my opinion, but I think your dog wants more humane company and is just totally bored alone in the yard. So, just my opinion again, but if you don't want to let that dog inside, I would try to find him another home, obviously that dog wants to be with people.

 

[RedyreRottweilers]

*sniff sniff*

Do you all smell that smell?

 

[mrbubba]

I am no dog expert, but I have been told this many times, you need to de-sensitize your dog to whatever your neighbor is doing.

That will mean that when the dog is in the garden and the neighbour comes out, you have to distract the dog (try a loud whistle or somet noise the dog won't like) the dog will hopefully be distracted and ignore the neighbour. Then when it happens again, repeat the process and eventually the dog should learn that doing will make the loud noise happen and it doesn't like that. After a while the dog will leave the neighbour alone.

Some owners spray a little water at the dog (only a little), but you have to watch you don't anger the dog.

If you take the dog in, you are just caving in and the dog will just use that as an exscuse to be able to come indoors.

Try it and see what happens, but you will need to be patient as the dog is now 9 months old and as you say, has been doing this all its life.

We have a similar issue with our dog and the doorbell

Neil

 

[RR_lover22]

Hmm..

Maybe what you can do is put my inside while she comes over or buy a cage for him and put it inside..

Hope it helps!

 

[RR_lover22]

*Him not my

 

[RedyreRottweilers]

I do not believe the original poster is here for information.

I think it's just here to stir the pot.

 

[Fran27]

I don't know, I always give people the benefit of the doubt.

 

[rvdVit]

I do not believe the original poster is here for information.

I think it's just here to stir the pot.

Right, I just wasted my time finding a forum, registering on it and making a post, just to "Stir the pot".

I rarely ever go on walks with him, would more walks help?

PS: He's a border collie (sp?)

 

[RD]

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Keeping a Border Collie outside constantly with no exercise or mental stimulation? And you're surprised that the dog amuses itself by barking at the neighbor? I seriously hope you -are- a troll.

Please either research the breed, learn about what they need, or rehome your dog. He is a social, working dog and does not deserve to be locked in the yard all the time with nothing to do. If you actually spent some time and gave your dog a job, he would forget about his current "job" of barking at the neighbor. But you don't seem like the kind of person who is ready to put the necessary effort into training a Border Collie.

 

[RedyreRottweilers]

Right, I just wasted my time finding a forum, registering on it and making a post, just to "Stir the pot".

I rarely ever go on walks with him, would more walks help?

PS: He's a border collie (sp?)

I think the perfect answer to your problem is in your original post.

Sell the dog.

 

[Doberluv]

Keeping a Border Collie outside constantly with no exercise or mental stimulation? And you're surprised that the dog amuses itself by barking at the neighbor? I seriously hope you -are- a troll.

Please either research the breed, learn about what they need, or rehome your dog. He is a social, working dog and does not deserve to be locked in the yard all the time with nothing to do. If you actually spent some time and gave your dog a job, he would forget about his current "job" of barking at the neighbor. But you don't seem like the kind of person who is ready to put the necessary effort into training a Border Collie.

Good post.

I have to agree. You can't tie up a dog and expect it to learn how to behave the way people like dogs to behave. I would strongly recommend you find a new home for this dog.

There may be another kind of pet you could have that wouldn't require the work, dedication, knowledge and time that a dog needs. Perhaps fish? But even they need to have their tanks cleaned, water ph checked, fed and observed for illness. But they're fun to watch and don't need training, human companionship, love, affection... don't need a respected leader whom they can look up to, just don't need the kind of interaction with humans that a dog needs.

 

[rvdVit]

So, I didn't know, I'm only 14 years old.

From what you have told me (Including the sarcastic comments),

I should walk the dog more often,
I should play with it more often. But I already play with it every day.

Alright, anything else?

EDIT: First post on second page said I need to give him a job. How would I go about doing that?

 

[Fuzz Puppy]

More walks probably will help your Border Collie along with being with you. Theyt need to be a family member with a lot of excersise.

 

[Fuzz Puppy]

I'd rehome the dog if I were you.

 

[mojozen]

So, I didn't know, I'm only 14 years old.

From what you have told me (Including the sarcastic comments),

I should walk the dog more often,
I should play with it more often. But I already play with it every day.

Alright, anything else?

EDIT: First post on second page said I need to give him a job. How would I go about doing that?

First task - go to a library and get a book on Border Collies. There are many breed books out there that explain what a border collie is in regards to how they think and how to properly stimulate them.

This may mean you will have to get the money to take your dog to obedience class at a local dog trainer once a week. Obedience for a high drive dog like a border collie is a necessity.

You may need to invest in toys for your border collie where he will be able to use and develop his brain to solve them. This includes treat oriented toys where you stuff them with food and the dog has to work on getting the food out - ie: food cubes, kongs, and treat dispensiing balls. Compressed rawhides or raw bones will help with any chewing needs he has.

Research training games you can play with your dog - frisbee, agility, flyball, herding, pick up the object. But again with many of those you need a dog that understands the basics of obedience training, and can walk on a leash.

But before you try any of that... go get a book specifically on border collies and read for yourself how these dogs minds work. They are not laid back - the barking isn't the worst thing in the world this dog will invent to entertain himself while he is chained up in your back yard... especially as he grows older.

I will say I agree with everyone else... your dog may be better off rehomed in a family who have already done their research and will be able to better stimulate and keep your dog.

 

[rvdVit]

Umm, he's not chained up, he's not tied to anything by a leash, he is just in the back yard which it about 10m x 15m.


Thanks for the info, I'll try that.

 

[Doberluv]

Well, I think that's great that you're asking for help and that you're going to try some things.

Jobs are anything the dog can do that stimulates his brain and body. You can do a search for games for dogs. Tricks are fun and really exercise their minds. There are sites online about that.

He needs to feel like he's working because all dogs need this, but especially dogs like a Border Collie or any herding or working group breed. He's got tons of energy, so something to tire him out. You can get help here with obedience training tips. Do a search. There are links posted all over the forums with training help. If you motivate, show what you mean so the dog understands and reward him for doing what you ask, he'll learn new tricks, skills etc and he'll really look up to you as his leader and feel like he's useful, something dogs need. All these things help with behavior. The more enriched the dog, (mind: thinking part and emotional part... and body) the fewer behavior problems you'll have because behavior problems come from a dog who's not very happy, maybe bored, maybe doesn't know who his leader is. They need that shown to them with calm, fair, firm, kind, patient and knowledgeable guidance.

There are some important things in training, like the timing of your reward, which you can find out about. It won't be something you'll get down pat for a while....takes practice and continual reading. But it will give you a start.

Keep asking when you need help and like you have shown me already, stick with it, in spite of occasional rudeness from other members. Forget that and keep on perservering. If, after you've done all you can, reasonably, you still feel that this dog isn't working out, is still having behavior problems, is not quite happy, don't hold back....find him a good home with someone very experienced with this type of dog and with a good place for him....someone who's a good, kind trainer maybe.

 

[amymarley]

You need to fix this fast or you will have a problem....
I, as most of us who know training, are not "there" to see the trigger and fix your problem. You need to go get pro. dog training.
One funny thing that was said by another pet sitter friend of mine today, was....when she was little, there used to be a dog that just kept barking and barking non-stop while they were playing. This dog was fenced in. They started giving the dog a big scoop of peanut butter when they played. The dog was so intent on the big ball of peanut butter, and it kept him busy for awhile, until one day, the dog stopped barking.....awaiting the peanut butter.
Just kinda funny how kids 30 years ago stopped a problem.
Anyway, maybe your neighbor is willing to "make friends" with your dog, so your dog isn't barking at her any more. Maybe, allow her to give your dog some treats, while she is gardening...just a thought.