Need a Little Help... - Page 2

Thank you every one for all the suggestions. Yes, my dogs are always crated when no-one is at home, their safety comes first. And the crates are where they eat, they love their crates, they go to them to rest & stay there with doors open, although since this has been going on Beckett's crate is closed when the puppies are going in or out. And, yes, the problem has really only become a problem since the puppies have started training, going out individually on leash, with Carl or I spending a great deal of time with them. Beckett still gets the same amount of time & attention he has always recieved; but it's like he know he's not the puppy any more-and he doesn't like it! We are house hunting for a bigger place with fewer neighbors, but even so, the dogs must obey, even in their crates. I'm glad I'm not the only person with a screamer....Beckett is so driven to please, learns so quickly, & nothing has ever bothered him--until this, I hate to do something that would 'freak him out'! And when it's time to sleep, even if I'm working night shift & have to take a nap during the day, all I have to say is, "take a nap", & all is quiet. It's just that one time, when I take the puppies out, that he loses it! So, I will try your suggestions, more exercise, pinch collar first---then progress to e-collar if the first is not effective. The pups are not so troublesome. I have moved them to a different room for now, & that has helped a bit. Beckett can't see the puppies go out now, but he still hears them, & he still reacts.The puppies are not a problem -yet- I know how easily bad habits can be learned from other dogs, & I want to head this off before it becomes a major issue. So thanks again! You are all the greatest! jackie harris

It is a disciplinary problem and should be severly disciplined at the moment the screaming started...

I have three that were bad bad bad...I just got shown this year how to correct it and I has to be quick and thorough and when you finish  ,,,they will scream no more..

Yellowrose, Tell me more! Thank-you, jackie

I assume you're keeping all 5 dogs inside the house in crates and this behavior is happening when you take a dog out while the other's are left behind?

If so, have you considered kennels outside for each dog?  It's no guarantee to work but with 5 dogs it'd probably help your sanity. lol 
 

I have 3 GSD's, my younger male is an impulsive barker that can get on my last friggin nerve at times. In the beginning I didn't know how to deal with him without my neighbor's really losing their patience with my dogs so I resorted to a bark collar and after expressing my issue to my trainer he was sympathetic that I was trying to be courteous to my neighbors but felt I could correct this behavior without relying on the collar.  So with a lot of patience and more obedience I was able to get my point across to him that No means NO, it's not up for discussion, it's not IF you feel like it, it means STOP IT! lol 

So now if he tries to act the fool in the kennel and start barking like an annoying idiot while I'm working with one of the other dogs I yell No sternly and he understands that's enough, he'd better stop it or we're gonna have an up close and personal reminder session that NO means NO.  I was consistant as Hodie stated is important and now all the dogs know that they will each get their turn to play or train one on one with me while the other's are in the kennel.

Worse comes to worse you can always resort to an e collar...many folks use them and if used properly they are very effective. 

Sounds like you have too many dogs kalibeck.I agree totally Hodie.Glad that your boarding kennel is comfortable for the dogs and they dont have to scream/bark etc.Sounds like you address them well...each.This forum should be about education and sometimes it involves tough love.I disagree with you Rose.It is not a black/white thing of disciplary action to solve.Kalibeck...Look clearly in what Agar said as well as Hodie.

Thank you for your opinions, but my dogs are family members....1 puppy is still available for placement to the right home, but the others are not negotiable. Carl owns Kali & Ani, I own Beckett & Ansgar, & Stitch is still looking for his 'forever' home. They all must follow the rules, which means obedience. They are all obedient, they are all worked with every day, we are all happy, our neighbors, (at least our next door neighbors), are saints,(LOL!)---I just need advice on correcting this 1 behaviour, thank you. Aside from that, we really have no issues.If you've followed the 'saga', you understand where I'm coming from....this particular breeding will not be repeated, (Kali has her appt with the vet this month), but these pups are gorgeous, both in body & spirit, & I am totally committed to them. (And, yes, maybe about to BE committed, as well! LOL!) 4 of our babies went to wonderful homes, I keep in touch with the owners, & I haven't heard a bad word yet. So, thanks for the input, but Beckett is loved & we'll figure this out.....I especially like the air horn idea! jackie harris

Not sure what your set up is but could you try putting the dog to be worked with outside in the yard and bring the others to there crates (then they don't see the one all excited cuz it gets to go), then they can't see you or your body language saying that you are going out? If the dog being trained or played with or whatever, barks it may blow the whole idea, as the others will know whatsup! We have a small park in our town about a mile and a half from where I live. It is flat and not many distractions, the river runs just below too. Often I just take one or two with me there, then when we're done we go down to the river to cool off. It works for me anyway. I hear you when you say its hard to correct when your not right there....

Not sure what your set up is but could you try putting the dog to be worked with outside in the yard and bring the others to there crates (then they don't see the one all excited cuz it gets to go), then they can't see you or your body language saying that you are going out? If the dog being trained or played with or whatever, barks it may blow the whole idea, as the others will know whatsup! We have a small park in our town about a mile and a half from where I live. It is flat and not many distractions, the river runs just below too. Often I just take one or two with me there, then when we're done we go down to the river to cool off. It works for me anyway. I hear you when you say its hard to correct when your not right there....

Thanks Trailrider! It's the crate to the door trip that's the issue, I've been crating everyone when it's time to take 1 out, & they all seem to know the routine.....I changed the order they usually go out in today, & that helped a little. I took Beckett out first, & worked him really hard....that took some of the 'scream' out of him! By the time I got to the last dog out, he was wound up again, tho'........I'll try taking them out in pairs, & see if that helps! (I hadn't thought of that!) Thanks again. jh