[labradoodles] Barking Mollys

[John Morehead]

Hi Cheryl:   This is a real coincidence, because I have a 15 week old multigen also named Molly. My Molly has been with us for 5 weeks. I haven’t had a dog since I was a kid, so all of this puppy training is new to me, and I’m learning as I go along.   My Molly barks sometimes too. She is usually barking at something (like brooms or things that roll on wheels), although sometimes she barks for no apparent reason. I have been carrying a small spray bottle (as someone else suggested), but I am using a 25% white vinegar rather than just water. I spray a cloud of mist only when she is actually barking, and then give her lots of praise when she is quiet. If I am in the house or not nearby, I do my best to ignore her. When she is sitting quietly, I come out to play with her.   She has just had the last of her parvo/influenza/etc. puppy shots, so we have been out exploring. I’m hoping that more exercise will help with this. We start puppy classes next week (Sirius Puppy Training), and I have a dog trainer who is training me to do the right things.   These doodles are so smart, and my Molly seems to learn bad behaviors as quick as she can learn good behaviors. Some times she is an angel dog, and other times a devil dog. I keep wondering what I am doing that is giving rise to this or that new behavior.   You can see pictures of Molly in the photo section. I just added a couple of new ones.   Good luck… John   From: labradoodles@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Cheryl Sent: Wednesday, June 07, 2006 3:57 AM To: labradoodles@yahoogroups.com Subject: [labradoodles] Any Suggestions?   Hi,   I'm the proud "mama" of a 3 month old chocolate. I've been lurking since Molly came to live with me 7 weeks ago. I've always owned Labs before her (since 1974). Molly barks... and barks.... and barks.... and barks. No rhyme or reason to it. Does anyone have any suggestions for dealing with it?  I know the chewing will run its course, but I don't want the barking to become habit.   Help! Cheryl __._,_.___ SPONSORED LINKS Breed charm dog italian Dog breed gift Dog breed t shirt Dog breed charm Labradoodle Dog breed flag YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS  Visit your group "labradoodles" on the web.    To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:  [EMAIL PROTECTED]    Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service. __,_._,___