Lurcher barking

[shaaark 10,126]

Shovel

[Black neck 15,161]

1 hour ago, king said:

The dog is barking because it could feel anxious/anxiety or nervous etc..or maybe just wants to play with the other dog..a good thrashing won't help much mate.. the more it happens the more an owner will feel anxious himself..and the dog will read that through body language and voice etc..

But if you want to thresh it carry on

I won't be doing anything 2 it 

[Blackmag 5,867]

5 hours ago, twelsh said:

I have lurcher bitch 13 months old and since around 7 months old she started to bark at other people passing by with their dogs  but good with other dogs ive tried feeding from hand giving treats get her to sit when people passing but still no improvement the last option is training collar what would you reccomend thanks

I bet your tensing up now every time a dog passes that bitch she will sense it just chill your problem is her on  the lead and I bet you tensing up  go your local vets or dog training class and just sit there and let her meet as many dogs as she can if she is good with other dogs she just wants to socialise and your stopping it hence the frustration she's still young socialise her more go parks etc no need for a collar 

[Moocher71 4,044]

2 hours ago, twelsh said:

Thats one thing that i wouldnt do mate ive tried most things and nothing takes her off it im thinking last resort zap collar for few times see if any changes

Zap collar might do more harm than good ,you might be zapping your dog for doing something it thinks you want it To do, id try a long lead in a place dog walkers go and allow the dog to get close to other dogs without being pulled back as pulling back can make it worse ,you may find it's you making problem worse ,

 

 

[shaaark 10,126]

1 hour ago, Black neck said:

I won't be doing anything 2 it 

Shovel

[shaaark 10,126]

19 minutes ago, Blackmag said:

I bet your tensing up now every time a dog passes that bitch she will sense it just chill your problem is her on  the lead and I bet you tensing up  go your local vets or dog training class and just sit there and let her meet as many dogs as she can if she is good with other dogs she just wants to socialise and your stopping it hence the frustration she's still young socialise her more go parks etc no need for a collar 

Shovel

[shaaark 10,126]

11 minutes ago, Moocher71 said:

Zap collar might do more harm than good ,you might be zapping your dog for doing something it thinks you want it To do, id try a long lead in a place dog walkers go and allow the dog to get close to other dogs without being pulled back as pulling back can make it worse ,you may find it's you making problem worse ,

 

 

Nit being horrible here, but as in my other posts on this, shovel

You know it makes sense.

[Blackmag 5,867]

6 minutes ago, shaaark said:

Shovel

Go on why enlighten me are you the lad that runs whippets ?

[BEARINATOR 2,825]

As said it probably senses you getting nervous and reacts, try like others said with a few of your friends dogs

[Luckee legs 422]

9 hours ago, Blackmag said:

I bet your tensing up now every time a dog passes that bitch she will sense it just chill your problem is her on  the lead and I bet you tensing up  go your local vets or dog training class and just sit there and let her meet as many dogs as she can if she is good with other dogs she just wants to socialise and your stopping it hence the frustration she's still young socialise her more go parks etc no need for a collar 

Absolutely classes are useful for socialising, really, having a trainer there cuts out all the bollocks most dogs owners talk and act out . It is an arse ache though, Reactive dogs are frustrating for everyone involved and hard not to get tense. If the dog is scared then belting or zapping it isn't positive IMO, save that for aggressive actions. A rabbit skin or commercial tug toy can be a useful distraction if used before the barking kicks off. Otherwise seek out dogs they do get on with to maximise positive interactions. Good luck 

[terryd 8,036]

Also and with greatest of respect its a lot to do with the person at end of the lead. I include my self in that. If you went to a trainer and he took the lead she would be a different dog. You think great get home and your in same boat.  As far as trainers go you need the right one not one that will just throw kibble at the dog and starts crying if you give it a yank. Needs a balanced approach I think is the buzz word lol . First thing is stop repeating what your doing at the moment or your in for a life time of it 

Edited January 2, 2023 by terryd

[Penda 3,215]

We need to get cesar in on this 1 I think

[Penda 3,215]

I've got young dog here 8 month pulls my arm if he's on the lead and the other dogs got hold of something he's like a thing possessed 

[shaaark 10,126]

13 hours ago, Blackmag said:

Go on why enlighten me are you the lad that runs whippets ?

Nope, was just joking..

[Maximus Ferret 2,055]

20 hours ago, twelsh said:

I have lurcher bitch 13 months old and since around 7 months old she started to bark at other people passing by with their dogs  but good with other dogs ive tried feeding from hand giving treats get her to sit when people passing but still no improvement the last option is training collar what would you reccomend thanks

Here's what I would do and I hope this helps you out. first get the dog to sit, fast on command. You can use treats for this if the dog's keen for them.

Next is to teach the "look" comand so the dog looks you in the eyes. You might want a "halti" type headcollar that fastens under the dogs chin for this and as a bonus this'll help control any pulling. Again, "look" can be reinforced with treats if the dogs keen for them.

Now down to it. At some point as you see a person or dogwalker approach in the distance or you approach a yard with a barking dog, your own dog is going to start to "Build" excitement levels. Catching this before the shit starts is an art but you can learn it. Might be that the dogs head and tail go up or the obvious one is hackles rising. When the dog starts to build you get it to "sit" then "look". It helps if you can keep your body between your dog and the distraction. your dog needs to focus on you rather than some other dog. It's easier to start this with the dog behind a gate scenario as you can control how close the distraction gets by backing off whereas the walker is going to keep coming.

The aim is, obviously, to let the dog get used to low levels then very slowly build up how close you can get without the dog ignoring you and "going off on one", barking and biting the lead and/or your leg in the worst cases LOL.

Total pain to do but very rewarding. Have fun!