Recent Posts by lexi_riley0708

Topic: Advice, Training And Tips / BArking

Hey everyone:

I need some advice on barking as well. First, let me say thanks in advanced to everyone who gives advice; it's appreciated!

Second, I am in the same boat as Bourbon. I live in a one bedroom apartment and today I received a letter stating I was violating policy b/c my puppy's barking.

Third, (aussie6k), I wanted to answer your questions in hopes you could give some advice. 

Living: I live in a one bedroom apartment with plenty of room. My puppy is small (pomeranian) so she gets tons of exercise.

Background: She was seperated from her mother and littermates early on (7wks) so I know she doesn't understand bite inhibition, etc.

Job: I work from your standard 9AM-6PM job. I come home on lunch (halfway through the day) and let her out of her crate to go potty and grab a little snack.

Crate: She is crate trained but I'm having the hardest time with potty training. Anyway, her crate contains a puppy pad (in case of accident) a water bottle (like the ones a rabbit uses), and many toys (including a Kong, Nylabone, Booda Rope, etc.) A blanket goes over the crate at night and during the day.

Bowls: Her bowls are down all the time. She always has water. She gets the same amount of food per day.

She barks loudly when people enter the building, she barks loudly at sounds, she barks when I cook, eat, go to the bathroom, lay on my bed, etc.

Side note: I love her so much and would be devistated if I was told she had to leave. So, with all that said...does anyone know what I can do?

Thanks,

Anna and Lexi