Just recently, my dogs (Cocker Spaniel and Mini Schnauzer) have started barking when they go outside. Doesn't seem to matter if we just got home, or have been home, morning or night, other noises outside or totally quiet - they run around the yard and bark.
My hubby goes to bed around 3am - and takes the dogs out for a potty break just before that, so you can see how the barking can be a problem (for the neighbors, anyway).
Any suggestions on how to curb this behavior? We've tried ignoring it and praising the few times they're quiet - but that's not working. We've tried saying "quiet" (and they know what that means), but they bark anyway.
Just looking for some ideas.
Thanks!!
My hubby goes to bed around 3am - and takes the dogs out for a potty break just before that, so you can see how the barking can be a problem (for the neighbors, anyway).
Any suggestions on how to curb this behavior? We've tried ignoring it and praising the few times they're quiet - but that's not working. We've tried saying "quiet" (and they know what that means), but they bark anyway.
Just looking for some ideas.
Thanks!!