I have a 6 month old dachshund that I adopted from the shelter I work at (3 months ago). He has was attached to me before I even brought him home. Because of this, he yipes (high pitch) constantly anytime I leave the apartment.....and I do mean constantly, because I can hear him from outside. Understandably, my neighbors are quite sick of it. I am thankful that my boss lets me take him to work every day, so I don't have to worry about it then. The problem comes in when I have to go anywhere else. I've been just leaving him in the car when I go somewhere, but it's getting hotter now and it won't be safe for me to do that anymore. I've considered getting a bark collar, because I really need to fix it fast. I know of the desensitization method of leaving the apartment for an increased amount of time and praising him when he's quiet...increase the time, etc. I tried that for a little while, but it didn't go well. Most of the time he barks before I even go out the door. On the few times that he doesn't bark within a minute (hasn't lasted longer than that), I give him a treat and praise but he isn't motivated by it. Anyone have suggestions on a good bark collar? I hate to get a shock collar but I'm afraid he's too stubborn for a citronella one.
I should note that he has made some progress since being home. I used to not be able to leave his site in the apartment, and now thankfully I can. No special tricks on that, it just sorta happened on its own.
I should note that he has made some progress since being home. I used to not be able to leave his site in the apartment, and now thankfully I can. No special tricks on that, it just sorta happened on its own.