Is trying to control your puppy barking getting a bit of a pain when all you want to do is get a decent sleep, leave your dog for 5 minutes, or have some respected guests round without having to get the earplugs out?
Training your puppy to stop barking doesn’t have to be stressful, no one likes the loud barking sound coming from your dog, especially at 3 in the morning so lets go through some tips to control dog barking.
1. Need Attention huh?
Don’t give your puppy the attention he wants from barking at you. if I was getting everything I wanted just for barking would probably do it too. You’ve got to teach your puppy that barking won’t get him anywhere. If he wants something wait till he has stopped barking first.
2. Time to bark yet?
If your puppy barks when you leave the house, 8 times out of 10 it will be because you’re making to much fuss over them when you leave. Dogs can’t fully grasp the idea of saying goodbye and may find it upsetting when you give them cuddles and play then go out the door and leave for 8 hours while you’re in work. For a dog that’s a good enough reason to bark and howl the house down for you to come back and play. Try leaving the house without any fuss, Leave the house without drawing any attention to yourself and the barking will lessen and stop.
3. Bored with nothing to do!
puppies enjoy barking, it’s something they like to do. The barking sound might not be completely to your taste but dogs enjoy it and it’s a completely natural thing for them, so if your dog has nothing to do in his spare time then barking passes the time like nothing else. Keep your dog busy with lots of exciting toys if he seems to bark a lot at night, something to chew and play with when you’re not around will help comfort the dog and keep him from barking and waking the neighbours. With nothing else to do your dog will bark through the night until you wake up.
4. Visitor time
When visitors come round it’s an exciting time for your dog, new faces, new smells and more attention than usual. This often causes puppies to bark, they want all the attention they can get in the form of cuddles and play time. You can solve this by using the ‘Stop’ command, teach him this and praise him when he listens to you and you should have no more problems with your over excited dog.
5. Be Consistent
Unfamiliarity can trigger your puppy barking off a lot of the time so keep constant with the times he barks most, for a lot of dog owners this is at night time. Decide where your dog or puppy sleeps. If one night your dog is out in the cold and the next he’s all snug and warm in bed with you or your kids you can guarantee he won’t want to be back out in the cold getting no attention from anyone again. Stick to consistency with your dog and you won’t go far wrong, otherwise you may be in for another sleepless night shouting at your dog.
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Sometimes called a Pomchi or even a Chiranian, the Chihuahua Pomeranian mix is not a breed itself, but is a mixture of a Pomeranian and a Chihuahua. Mixing these two breeds can make for a pretty darn cute little dog!
This mixed breed dog weighs between 5 and 12 pounds and is a short dog that is intelligent and alert often having the sweet expression characteristic of both sides of its lineage. He has a short body and a rounded wedge-shaped head with round eyes that should not protrude too much like that of some Chihuahuas. The tail is medium in length and is carried in the loop over the back or flat but should never be tucked between the legs.
Since the Chihuahua Pomeranian mix can be the product of a shorthaired or long hair to allow a bit type of coach you may get with this dog can be varied. The coat could be a double coat like that found on the Pomeranian or it could be a single coat. It is usually at least medium length, although I do see some that have short hair much like a short haired Chihuahua. They usually have quite a furry tail typical of the Pomeranian.
The Pomchi can be any color much like its parent’s. Common color variations include party college, sable, solid and merle.
Although each dog is individual, generally the Chihuahua Pomeranian mix will have much the same personality traits of his parents. In general both Chihuahuas and Pomeranians are very intelligent dogs that love to be with their family and are great lapdogs. They can learn tricks very easily, however house training may be a challenge. When training any small dog like this you need to remember that training with kindness is best. These tiny creatures do not respond well to punishment and positive reinforcement is your best bet to get your Ponchi house broken.
A Pomeranian Chihuahua mix that is long-haired will require more grooming than a short haired dog. You will probably need to trim the hair that grows out in between the pads on the bottom of his dainty little feet as well as a little sani-trim under the tail.
Another thing to watch out for in grooming is the gunk that can accumulate around their eyes. You want to be very careful that this does not build up as it can turn into a hardened glob that is nearly impossible to get off and you can actually hurt your dog when trying to remove it. Your best bet is to gently clean around the eyes each night, being careful not to poke your dog in the by, and this will help stop any buildup from accumulating as well as help to take care of any tears staining in the fur around the eyes.
As with many toy dogs, this mix will also have to have a good dental program in place. This includes not only taking him to the vet once a year to have his teeth checked and to have any tartar scraped, but also regular brushing. Bacteria buildup on the teeth is a common problem of small dogs they can be very hazardous to their health so it’s worth it for you to get your Pomchi used to having his teeth brushed. If you use a flavored toothpaste that he likes you may even find he looks forward to it every night!
Hybrid dog mixes are becoming more and more popular and the American Canine Hybrid Club has even recognized the Chihuahua Pomeranian mix and given it the name “Chiranian”. There is even a special club for this hybrid called the Pomchi Club Of America.
By: Lee Dobbins
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Lee Dobbins writes for http://www.pomeranian-pages.com where you can learn about caring for your Pomeranian as well as more about the Chihuahua Pomeranian mix.
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Hosanna asked:
I have a 10 month old beagle/spaniel mix puppy. She has been aggressive since I first adopted her from the shelter at 8 weeks old. She only bites me when I put her in her crate before work or hold onto her collar to prevent her from jumping on guests. I put my dog through obedience training for 8 weeks (they used clicker training-all positive reinforcement). She learned new tricks but her behavior continued to worsen. She has recently begun trying to bite men that come into our house (Fed Ex guy, insurance man, etc.). She growls aggressively at them, nips at their pant legs, backs off, and starts all over again.Last night I had a professional dog trainer (been in the business over 15 years) do an evaluation. He believes that my dog is a real potential problem. He suggested using a remote training collar and doing an extensive 7 week one-on-one training with her. This will cost $800 for the whole program. Does anyone have any experience with using shock collars on aggressive dogs?
here is a video to shoe remote dog collar training in action
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I have a crazy neighbour who complaines about everything, including my dog barking about 30 minutes after I leave the house. I have never heard my dog bark when I get home, so I know she cant be barking constantly, and knowing her, I`m guessing she only barks about 5 minutes or so. Do anyone know if there are policies or laws regarding this? I live in an apartment complex where pets are allowed and the “quiet time” is between 11 pm and 7 am. During these times my dog never makes a sound!
If you want to see if your dog it barking a lot when you go out try leaving a tape on and record what goes on when you go out. Then you will be able to see if it is a problem or if your neighbour is making a fuss about nothing. 
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Abby asked:
I have an 10 week old chocolate lab puppy. She is very loving and acts like a normal puppy except sometimes she gets this wild streak and runs directly at me and starts growling and biting at me in a very aggressive way. Is this somewhat normal puppy behavior? Usually I try to grab her collar and hold her down until she submits but she usually gets right back up after I let her go and is at it again. Any help???
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