bikerchic777 wrote:Keep us updated, but it sounds like the shock collar was the solution! I think Brutus is getting better, too. He cried and barked terribly when I first got him and left for work, etc. I decided to leave him out of the kennel with Rags to see if that helped and I think it has. He does bark when they notice me arrive home, but I think they are mostly quiet. The neighbors said they don't notice the barking like they did. I'm still considering trying the citronella collar on Rags so he doesn't bark and carry on so much when I walk in the door. It is teaching Brutus to do the same. Very chaotic when I would prefer calm happiness
One thing that I have found that works for me when the dogs get all loud and crazy when I come in is to not acknowledge them and don't make eye contact or speak. If I come in with a big greeting for them or try to make them stop verbally it doesn't help like the ignoring. They stop almost immediately then I put my things down and give a happy greeting.
