barking is out of control

[dmartinez0984]

hi my 3 year old male yorkie barks to much at strangers. he doesn't bark when we are in the park or at the store. he only barks and growls at people that either walk by my house or come on to my property or if someone comes to visit that he isn't familiar with. It's getting out of hand and i was thinking of getting a bark collar. does anyone have suggestions on which to buy or if they have some magical way i can get him to stop barking and growling. thank you.

[Wylie's Mom]

Have you tried the bark genie yet? It has been super helpful for some...

[Harrysmum]

Originally Posted by dmartinez0984

hi my 3 year old male yorkie barks to much at strangers. he doesn't bark when we are in the park or at the store. he only barks and growls at people that either walk by my house or come on to my property or if someone comes to visit that he isn't familiar with. It's getting out of hand and i was thinking of getting a bark collar. does anyone have suggestions on which to buy or if they have some magical way i can get him to stop barking and growling. thank you.

I personally wouldn't use a bark collar....

The thing is, he's PROTECTING you and 'his' property...all dogs do that. You should be happy + proud + pleased that he loves you so much...!!!

The only way I'VE ever got round it, is to put Harry in the kitchen when we're having deliveries etc....

A few months ago, we 'introduced' Harry to our gorgeous, tiny, blonde postlady...he still did his protecting us bit, but then just came indoors - mind you, he still barks at her (but in a less barky way!!! ).

I do wish you luck - I know most of us have been there

[Captainzing]

I know what you're talking about.

My little guy is slowly warming up to my friends. He still likes to bark at everything outside though