my boxer is seven months old and for the last few weeks she is constantly barking either when were watching tv, when the kids go to school,or when i go to bed during the day i work nights howevermy husband is about the houseand she is taken for walks often ,if we try to remove her from the area she will hide so we can not reach her ,any ideasas to why or how to stop this.

Hi
I'm no expert, but it sounds like she's playing you up! And now she's found it works, i.e. gets your attention, it will be difficult to break (imho).
If she were outside barking I would try the old water pistol treatment, every time she barks you shoot her with water, it has the effect of distracting her from barking and she will also associate barking with getting wet, an unpleasant feeling with out harm. :)
However as it is indoors try distracting her by throwing keys on the floor, the noise should stop her barking, don't engage her, just throw the keys down, ignore her, and pick them up ready for next time.
I feel she has to learn that barking will not get your attention.
I'm sure others will have tips & advice too, just hope no one takes too much against mine!
Nicky

I also think she is attention-seeking. You could try leaving her lead on around the house and then, as soon as she barks while you are watching TV etc, simply grab her lead (so she cannot hide as she has been) and pop her out of the room, without any fuss, or eye contact, speech, etc. Then after a couple of minutes, if she is quiet, let her back in. She will soon realise that barking does not get her the type of attention she would like! Well it worked for mine anyway. Good luck!

thanks nicky and louisdog ill give them a try im going on holiday next tues and ive got a friend looking after her and the house so maybe he might be able to sort her out or she might just stop if were not there