Barking at foxes.

[cbaker023]

I live in a terraced house and so barking at night time is a bit of an issue, its because there are foxes outside crying and fighting and being such a pain.

He's barking at the moment and he wont listen when i tell him to be quiet, ive brought him up in my room coz then at least i know what hes doing and can try and distract him.

Help pleasee!!!

[Meerkat]

try putting some music on quietly in the background to try and distract him from the noises outside

You can't have a real go at him as he is only informing you that there is something outside

[Queen Bee]

Poor boy, and poor you! :035:

He's only lookin after his mummy :078::078:

I hope it settles down soon. xxx:045:

[Pink Gundog]

not a lot you can do really, he is barking for a reason and mine would do the same. Pity you didn't own a fox hound ! Lol

[cbaker023]

Well he did quiet down eventually after me being pretty stressed.

I know i cant be mad at him i was just like i know marty i can hear them too please be quiet lol
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[Teddy]

I live in a row of four houses with a total of 6 dogs in the row. Once one dog starts up at the foxes then it ends up with all 6 having a go. Problem is none of the dogs want to be the first to stop barking so it can go on for some time! I am sure the foxes come around just to start the dogs off. Music is a good idea - I leave the TV on if I go out in the evening and that seems to cut out the background noise.

[cbaker023]

he used to be good with music on, however he can still hear them so it doesnt make much difference :( hopefully no foxes tonight!

[Freckle Face]

I know this is nicked from COL, but Mark used a tube of primula cheese for his dogs on bonfire night to take their attention away from the noise of the fireworks, could you do the same with marty?

[cbaker023]

He loves primula, i't's just at the moment hes barking and im going down to see him and it feels a bit like im giving him the attention he wants, want to teach him that barking isnt the best way to get my attention.

Will get a tube of primula in though for the next time
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[Rufus]

He loves primula, i't's just at the moment hes barking and I'm going down to see him and it feels a bit like Im giving him the attention he wants, want to teach him that barking isnt the best way to get my attention.

Will get a tube of primula in though for the next time
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Horror of horrors, I use a rolled up newspaper when Rufus barks at the cat or hedgehogs outside as a last resort. His puppy trainer told me to use it. Just roll it up and he stops. Don't care if its classed as an aversive, as i do not touch him with it. It works for us.

[Fluffy]

Poor boy, and poor you! :035:

He's only lookin after his mummy :078::078:

I hope it settles down soon. xxx:045:

ditto xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[cbaker023]

well it's bed time, i'll let you know how he is tonight
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