My 1 year old dog is always barking at night, and it is starting to annoy the neighbours. They have made complaints to the housing estate and i really don't want to lose my dog.
Our dogs are not allowed in the main house, they are kept in a huge, separate room where they also have access to the yard. The other week, i felt sorry for her, so i brought her inside for the night. Ever since that night, every night, she has been constantly barking, non stop, all night.
Now i believe it's because she wants to come inside, wanting attention. I'm living with parents and they don't like having the dogs inside the main house.
What do i do? Ignore her until she learns that barking won't get her anywhere? (which isn't an ideal option because of the neighbours). My dad said that if we get any more complaints, she will have to go.
Do i resort to making her wear a muzzle when she barks? Will this help her learn that barking for attention will result her having to wear it?
Any help is greatly appreciated, the situation is getting a bit desperate now.
Our dogs are not allowed in the main house, they are kept in a huge, separate room where they also have access to the yard. The other week, i felt sorry for her, so i brought her inside for the night. Ever since that night, every night, she has been constantly barking, non stop, all night.
Now i believe it's because she wants to come inside, wanting attention. I'm living with parents and they don't like having the dogs inside the main house.
What do i do? Ignore her until she learns that barking won't get her anywhere? (which isn't an ideal option because of the neighbours). My dad said that if we get any more complaints, she will have to go.
Do i resort to making her wear a muzzle when she barks? Will this help her learn that barking for attention will result her having to wear it?
Any help is greatly appreciated, the situation is getting a bit desperate now.