Barking Puppy
Need to stop puppy from barking when I leave my apartment?
I recently just moved into a new apartment above a business. I have a beagle that’s only a few months old. When I leave the apartment the dog apparently barks for quite some time. The owner of the business (who’s also my landlord) says either the puppy needs to stop barking or I need to get rid of him. I’ll be devastated if I have to give him away…does anyone know how I could train him to stop? Thanks in advance for your help/suggestions.
You have two things working against you (three if you count your schedule):
Age
Breed
Young dogs are known to be more energetic than older dogs. Beagles are high energy working hounds known for baying and barking. You apparently aren’t home a lot.
You’re going to NEED to increase the dog’s exercise. How often do you go for walks? How long are they? Are they brisk paced or calm? If you rarely walk him then increase activity to two walks a day, 20 minutes each, at a medium pace. As he gets older increase the pace and length (or number of walks) as you see fit. You’ll know he’s getting enough exercise when his indoor energy levels goes down or settles.
You’re also going to NEED to give the dog something to do (a job of sorts) when you’re home. Backpacking works, but since he is a scent hound you can try hiding yummy treats and having him find them. I do this with my dog (schnauzer mix) and she loves it. When you’re gone, leave behind a fun (but safe) toy. Like a Kong filled with peanut butter or Kong stuffing. You can even freeze stuff to put in it so it takes longer for the dog to work it out.
If your schedule allows for it and you’re gone for longer than a few hours at a time, try to come home (or have someone do this for you) to let the dog out for a quick run and a potty break. This will break up the boredom (which is a big reason for barking.)
Now, the only thing i DON’T recommend is using a bark control collar. A few reasons: one, the collar can get stuck in the dog’s crate OR anything else in the area and the dog could strangle. Two, you should be around in case the collar malfunctions. Three, you should be there to PRAISE an end to the barking.
Beagles are well known to be loud. If proper exercise and mental stimulation doesn’t help, i would find a trainer or behaviorist in your area and have THEM do an assessment to see what can be done.
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