nightraker   10 #1 Posted January 13, 2015 Desperate for advice and help with our dog. I'm at my wits end with his behaviour (not his fault) Has anyone used or had experience with Bark Busters? They were the first option that came up when I typed it into Google. I don't have a lot of money to spare, is the service expensive? Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
*Peaches* Â Â 10 #2 Posted January 13, 2015 I use an anti bark collar that sprays citronella, that worked for mine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
synthpulse   10 #3 Posted January 13, 2015 There's quite a good tutorial on youtube about teaching the 'speak' command then using it to train to stop barking. I've gotten so far with it but both mine are JRT crosses and very vocal naturally. Steer clear of nasty things like shock collars, they don't work and will only teach him to be frightned to bark. Remember it's the only way they have of trying to tell us something!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
ccit   10 #4 Posted January 13, 2015 Bark Busters is a dog training company - it looks as if it might be a franchise. The OP didn't actually say what the behaviour problem is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
matt7056 Â Â 10 #5 Posted January 13, 2015 anti bark collar worked for us too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
nightraker   10 #6 Posted January 13, 2015 Thanks so much for taking the time to reply everyone. I shouldve said what the problem wasbut I think iI'd have probably burst into tears if I'd had to write it down earlier. Its a behavioral problem with a 6 year old cross breed. He has all kinds of issues but has recently started to be aggressive with us He came to us at five weeks old with horrific bowel problems and an awful skin complaint. The breeder told us he was nine weeks but I only found out on his first of msny vets visits that he was just a tiny baby of five weeks. So, he missed all the socialising he would have got at that point and i do believe thats att the root of it all. Without going into too much detail (I'll be here all day!) we've reached a point where his behaviour is affecting day to day lifr. Its come to s point where the simplest actions can result in aggressive snapping...I honestly think he would bite me given the chance. He has to have a sedative to be groomed, they've refused to trim his nails. Giving him treatment for an eye infection comes close to lion taming! We need help!! I need someone who can tell us how to fix this little dogs issues...its tearing my family apart Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
teeny   10 #7 Posted January 13, 2015 Thanks so much for taking the time to reply everyone. I shouldve said what the problem wasbut I think iI'd have probably burst into tears if I'd had to write it down earlier. Its a behavioral problem with a 6 year old cross breed. He has all kinds of issues but has recently started to be aggressive with us He came to us at five weeks old with horrific bowel problems and an awful skin complaint. The breeder told us he was nine weeks but I only found out on his first of msny vets visits that he was just a tiny baby of five weeks. So, he missed all the socialising he would have got at that point and i do believe thats att the root of it all. Without going into too much detail (I'll be here all day!) we've reached a point where his behaviour is affecting day to day lifr. Its come to s point where the simplest actions can result in aggressive snapping...I honestly think he would bite me given the chance. He has to have a sedative to be groomed, they've refused to trim his nails. Giving him treatment for an eye infection comes close to lion taming! We need help!! I need someone who can tell us how to fix this little dogs issues...its tearing my family apart  have you thought of liz and dave at Boneyfido dog training several of my customers have used them and are very happy with the help and the outcome Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
nightraker   10 #8 Posted January 13, 2015 have you thought of liz and dave at Boneyfido dog training several of my customers have used them and are very happy with the help and the outcome  Ive not heard of them but thank you. ..that's what I'm looking for, someone who understands him and his problems. To be honest Bark Busters was the first thing that came up when I googled 'dog behavioural help' Thank you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
ll49 Â Â 10 #9 Posted January 13, 2015 There are also many good reports about Keith Dickinson who is in Wombwell. Â His phone number is 07971 116 911 and website is http://www.keithdickinson.co.uk/ Â Apparently he's worked wonders with dogs that other behaviourists have said should be put to sleep. Â I wish you all the best with your dog, and hope you soon have a happy contented pooch!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Guest   #10 Posted January 13, 2015 If you have had him 6 years and this has only just started i would be thinking has anything new happened,new house,baby, job with different hours. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
H_Hounds   10 #11 Posted January 13, 2015 Try Victoria at People and Dogs, she's a positive reinforcement trainer.  One to one training is around £20-30 an hour I think, which may sound expensive but the trainer trains you how to train your dog, which you then work on at home, for small periods at a time every day. Then you get your trainer back when you are ready for the next stage in the dog's development. So, it may take as little as two or three sessions a month or something per behavioural problem (as a general idea from a dog owners perspective). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
angel22 Â Â 10 #12 Posted January 13, 2015 Has he seen a vet to rule out any medical problems? Sometimes aggression is a result of illness. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...