Hi Everyone,

Im thinking of getting a behaviourist in as my dog is starting to become aggressive and is worrying me to say the least.

Im just wondering if anyone has ever used Barkbusters? If so how did it go with them?

Any info/help would greatly be received.
Thanks

If you use the search facility, you'll find several references to Barkbusters in past threads. If memory serves, they are not held in the highest esteem by many.

Barkbusters franchise holders don't even have have owned a dog - that should tell you something about their standards and what the priorities are.

Your best bet would be to ask for a referal from your vet, or at least ask them to suggest somebody. Preferably a member of the UKRCB or the APBC

wat area u in??

In what way aggressive? In your last post she was barking a lot and ignoring tellings off, whats changed?

Em

Hallo :)

BB is one to avoid. I know of people who have had them in, and their dogs have been scared wrecks afterwards.

They will not look at the causes of any problems, and they are pretty expensive too I believe. I'd say, don't waste your money...

Lindsay
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Hi,

I live in Loughborough, Leicestershire. Any ideas on a good behaviourist?

Thanks

Barbara Cooper is probably nearest to you, she is a full member and the membership secretary of the UKRCB and lives in Stamford.  She also practises the Tellington Touch.

A very nice lady, capable, competent and very experienced.

Tel: 01780 410580

HTH

Afternoon

I know of a good trainer/behaviourist who has just moved up to Market Harborough, his training school should be up and running in the next month or so..i dont know how far away from u that is (sorry geography not 1 of my good points)..if your interested let me know and ill pass on his details to you.

Nicci

Hi
In your previous posts you say that this youngster, would bark all the time but was left pretty much most of the day on it's own in a cage in your conservatory, and jumps up and pulls you all the time on walks. You did not reply to the questions of have you taken it to training and the fact that the dog is left far too long which would affect any dog.
Now you say your dog is showing aggression. I agree, first step is to get the dog checked out at the vets, then secondly be honest with yourself whether you are committing to this dog. Giving it love when you are there is not really enough. How happy, honestly do you think this dog is?
By all means speak to a behaviourist but going on what you have written now and in the past, to be honest, you have caused the problem with this dog in the way you have treated it.
In terms of antibark collars, you might solve the barking problem but you're not solving the underlying problem. To go down this root for a quick fix for you (not the dog) is totally wrong.
I'm sorry if this sounds negative, but I'm afraid honesty is the best policy and you have to be honest with yourself. You get out of a dog what you put in and with the breed you have chosen, you do need to put the work in. Be honest with yourself of whether now is the best time to have a dog. Leaving one all day when they are adults is honestly not on. You have a youngster which needs more time from you and someone in the day. Truthfully leaving a dog 8 hours in a cage on it's own is cruel. Sorry if you don't like that buts it true. A wake up call is needed.

You've got a strong willed and energetic breed and at 11 months she will need plenty to keep her occupied. Mental exercise is as important as well as physical exercise and it doesn't sound as if she's getting enough company, let alone training. She isn't going to get any calmer unless you can compensate for what she hasn't got in her life at the moment. So if she is suffering from lack of attention and stimulation you may have to rethink your current arrangements and spend more productive time with her because if this is what is at the root of the problem no amount of behavioural advice will be very effective.

Hi everyone,

Im not keeping her in her cage anymore. She stays out in the conservatory whilst we are at work with all of her toys etc, my partner comes home at lunch time and feeds her and plays with her in the back garden. Then she is left until he comes home from work. I do shift work so sometimes im there in the morning to keep her company and walk her. Im sure other people work full time and have dogs and im not the only one??

I just dont know what to do with her, when i try and give her attention she just barks and totally ignores me!? I try and calm her down but she doesnt have any of it. What am i suppose to do??

I really dont want you guys to have a go at me for what i havent done. Im doing my best to rectify this problem and all i ask for is your advice. I feel bad enough as it is.

I'm not sure if it has been mentioned, forgive me if it has... but be aware of the heat a conservatory can generate even now...
Regards Sonja

>I really dont want you guys to have a go at me for what i havent done. Im doing my best to rectify this problem and all i ask for is your advice. I feel bad enough as it is.

I honestly wasn't having a go at you! But it might be that simply coming home and playing with the dog or even just walking her is enough to thoroughly occupy her. Bored dogs are often inclined to be barkers which is why I think you ought to consider training classes or at least training at home in a way that provides mental exercise. 

Just checking, is there a possibility she may be deaf? Sometimes it's impossible to tell as dogs can pick up vibrations etc but, deaf dogs do bark for no reason! You would need a proper test to check this out for sure. I know this seems to be a change in behaviour, but it may be worth bearing in mind...

Lindsay
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You posted on the 14 of January the problem with barking and you said this has just started, she never started barking before, you also said that you have to put her in the cage as she chews.
Three days later you are saying she is barking out of control.
Please don't twist this that people are being horrible. I personally went on your previous posts, read your posts and the valuable threads that were given to you. You now say she doesn't get put in her cage anymore. That's fine but it must of only been the last couple of days this has happened.
A lot of people advised a visit to the vet to make sure she was fine health wise. What did the vet say about the sudden starting of barking?

If she's 11 months now and started barking only in the last few days (your words), something is behind it, what was the vets suggestions?