Why she barks to my boyfriend? - Page 2

nothing wrong with your girl. she came from good parents and a reputable breeder.
as other people have stated, pups go thru weird phases and sometimes can act down right stupid.

more than likely,  she was just spooked by your boyfriend.  as long as she isn't behaving like this all the time around him, I wouldn't be concerned.

I have had to run out to my truck late at night and even had one of my own come after me when I tried coming back in the gate. She stopped just as soon as she realized who I was,  but it def. startled me.  I wouldn't correct her over this either.  She was behaving just fine.  she saw an unfamiliar person, she didn't recognize him,  and she reacted to alert you and to warn him not to come closer.  good girl in my book.

 

In this circumstance it would be easy to send the dog mixed signals and confuse it.
You want the dog to accept your boyfriend and still be a good watch dog.
You are  the leader and for the dog to learn quicker, simplify the circumstance.
At different times of day and night , make a joyful time of greeting him and him playing with the dog when he comes over.
Encourage and praise her when she behaves the way you want her to.
If she's unsure of him, tell her it's ok and  then show her - give him a hug and when she warms up to him - praise her up.

When my dog barks at night by the window, I also like taking him out for a look around.
I praise him for being watchful.

Lee


 

7-9 months tends to be another "fear period" for growin' pups.  Being dark she  may not have recognized him and felt insecure.  I'd go out onto the balcony with her... ask "what's that??" and have your BF call back in a normal voice.  Then pat her, tell her "It's okay... good girl" and take her back into the house.  When he comes in have him give her a treat and play with her as normal with no reaction from either of you to the barking.

  There may have also been someone else in the area the neither of you saw or sensed.  The key is to teach her that her job is to alert you, then accept your "It's okay... good girl" and stop.  In time she'll mature and become more deserning about what she sees and barks at.   Just don't let your head take you to the "she don't luv us no more" place... LOL