Oliver's Progress- I'M AM RELENTLESS!! - YorkieTalk.com Forums

bizzbeth · 09-18-2006, 10:31 AM

Hey All- I posted the other day about Oliver's barking problem.
I have taken the advise from the thread and applied it. He will not be trained to "speak" but I am VERY relentless in saying "quiet, goodboy" and petting him or giving treats. About every two minutes or so. HAHA
SO far I have had two outbursts from him but he was quiet again within seconds. And at other times when I expected him to bark I just calmly said "quiet, goodboy" and he moved on to play or to something else. without barking!
I know i shouldn't count my chickens before they hatch, (or however those pesky saying go) but I'm really hopeful (and relentless!!!!!!!) and because we live in an apartment I'm really counting on this to work.
Thanks for all your suggestions.

FirstYorkie · 09-19-2006, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by bizzbeth

but I am VERY relentless in saying "quiet, goodboy" and petting him or giving treats.

How wonderfully refreshing it is to read about someone else who is dealing with her dog's barking using positive techniques! I love it!!! Keep up the good work!!!

bizzbeth · 09-19-2006, 03:21 PM

it's been only two days and it's SUCH a turnaround. He has always been quick to learn but I thought it would have taken longer. He is suuuuuch a goodboy!
In situations where he would normally bark I just remind him to be quiet in a calm voice and I say goodboy goodboy. Other times when he is just relaxing I do it again to enforce quiet at all times. ANd I love him and pet him and give him small treats. It seems to REALLY be working! I'm so excited.
Thank you for your comment Firstyorkie

JESSY_RN2B · 09-19-2006, 03:22 PM

Congrats!!

09-18-2006, 10:31 AM	#1
bizzbeth Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 857	Oliver's Progress- I'M AM RELENTLESS!! Hey All- I posted the other day about Oliver's barking problem. I have taken the advise from the thread and applied it. He will not be trained to "speak" but I am VERY relentless in saying "quiet, goodboy" and petting him or giving treats. About every two minutes or so. HAHA SO far I have had two outbursts from him but he was quiet again within seconds. And at other times when I expected him to bark I just calmly said "quiet, goodboy" and he moved on to play or to something else. without barking! I know i shouldn't count my chickens before they hatch, (or however those pesky saying go) but I'm really hopeful (and relentless!!!!!!!) and because we live in an apartment I'm really counting on this to work. Thanks for all your suggestions. __________________ Mom to OLIVER & CHARLIE Scents & Warmers for your home from a YT member & Independent Scentsy Consultant https://elizabethcampbell.scentsy.us/Home

09-19-2006, 03:21 PM	#3
bizzbeth Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 857	it's been only two days and it's SUCH a turnaround. He has always been quick to learn but I thought it would have taken longer. He is suuuuuch a goodboy! In situations where he would normally bark I just remind him to be quiet in a calm voice and I say goodboy goodboy. Other times when he is just relaxing I do it again to enforce quiet at all times. ANd I love him and pet him and give him small treats. It seems to REALLY be working! I'm so excited. Thank you for your comment Firstyorkie __________________ Mom to OLIVER & CHARLIE Scents & Warmers for your home from a YT member & Independent Scentsy Consultant https://elizabethcampbell.scentsy.us/Home

09-19-2006, 03:22 PM	#4
JESSY_RN2B Owned by 3 furballs Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 6,581	Congrats!! __________________ Bobbi Yorkietalk http://www.dogster.com/dogs/395435 And now........little Aja too! http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/23776545