This is a continuation of the video "Barking Episode 3- barking on a walk". Please watch that video first to work on the foundation exercises. Also watch my videos on loose leash walking as a tight leash can cause a dog to be more aroused and reactive on walks.
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Step One-
Click and feed your dog as he alerts towards the gate he usually barks at BEFORE he barks, and then walk the other way. Repeat this step until he is no longer alerting. You can also feed your dog for looking, instead of clicking. However, if you do this and your dog turns around to look at the food, don't give it to him. You want the other dog to be the predictor of reinforcement, NOT your hand movement!
Step Two-
Walk closer to the gate or window that the reactive dog usually appears at and either feed the dog AS they are looking, or click the dog and feed. Then walk away.
Step Three-
Pass the house in an arc. Walk your dog across the street so that he is as far away from the barking dog as possible as you both cross. As the dog begins to look confident and relaxed you can walk the dog in a closer arc. Keep in mind to not walk TOO close to the other dog, as you don't want to cause it any undue stress!
If your dog becomes reactive, simply say "lets go" and go the other way (with NO TREAT). Practice the cue "lets go" before using it with distractions. If your dog keeps reacting make it easier for your dog, walk up to where he is comfortable, click and then turn back the way you came.
Step Four-
When you have changed your dogs emotional response to dogs barking at fences, continue to give your dog information and feedback!
Walk past the barking dog, and tell your dog what a good dog he is for being so brave and relaxed. Remember you can use your voice and calm touch to tell your dog they are wonderful! You can also use calming signals as you pass, to tell your dog you are not worried about the other dog.
Tips-
1- Use management and prevention. Start practicing this exercise with the dogs that your dog has the lowest reaction to and then work up to the ones that he has the highest reaction to. If that means driving past the house up the street and getting out to walk your dog, it's worth it!
2- If your dog recently reacted to another dog, when passing a house with a dog at the gate, go back a step and increase distance because your dog will be more likely to react.
3- If you are not seeing improvement- try using better treats and try working from further distances first. You can also practice just hanging out in front of your house, or practicing 'settles' with your dog on leash to help your dog be calmer when outside.
4-Don't leave your reactive dog behind a fence or window when you are not home- as they will learn to become reactive to other dogs.
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doodlebug? Omg I love it.
I have a reactive dog, man I’ve done this so many times. I can vouch for it working.
Another 5* video Emily:)! Thank you for sharing your dog training knowledge with the world:). You are an amazing clicker trainer:).
Awesome video Emily! 5 Green Thumbs! 🙂 I have had so many dogs in my dog training classes that were reactive when other dogs would bark. So, I have used the same types of things in class. Sometimes I even have Isabelle bark, just so they can click and treat their dogs for NOT reacting. It is just amazing how this works and it is possible to change the emotional response! You have taught me so much and I just love learning more and more from you! 🙂
Very helpful video, Emily! Thanks so much!
We have this exact problem with our dog. What kind of treats do you suggest we use? Or does that even matter?
I’m so glad you posted this butters started out of no were being reactive on are walks and now she get daisy going so i have to do some work with the girls. I think it started when we got a new dog on are street. Now she’ll bark all the way down are block until the corner then she doesn’t bark for the rest of the walk. Thanks for posting this Emily :))) Great Video
Emily, Would you recommend this same method for a dog who reacts to dogs at fences by barking out of excitement rather than fear? Thanks!
Another GREAT video! Thank you!
Lovely use of Look-at-that! Great stuff Emily!
my 6 month old doesn’t bark, but gets extremely nervous about dogs barking behind fences. he is well socialized and such, but grabs his leash in his mouth and tries to pull away. I’ll try to take some of these steps and rework them to help me with that. Thank you!
Will you be providing a video on walking with a reactive dog past/near other dogs, as one might encounter walking along a path or at a park? Thank you for this video.
Im curious to know how you would adjust your technique for dogs that bark from behind their OWN fence? I have 3 dogs that form a barky “gang” when other dogs pass by. I have not found anything that will distract them once they get going.
Interesting as Kiko’s energy went down, the fenced dog calmed down also. Great info!
@ScaryMonstahh And you can more or less always start another reinforcement method. It doesn’t necessarily have to include treats, but I think treats make stuff easier. 🙂
I see you have 5 episodes about how to stop your dog from barking now.
But how can I get my Greenland dog to stay quiet and relaxed when she’s home alone? I just adopted her and she is three years old.
But I can’t find any tips on how to make her stay calm when she’s home alone…
3) work all three together. remember, being in their “gang” might give enough context to trigger barking, so as you move to two dogs, all three dogs, etc., you might need to back up a step on the distance to fence or intensity of trigger and work your way back up. each dog must be worked with seperately FIRST using clicker to establish positive emotional respons with hearing/seeing dogs outside fence BEFORE putting them together.
Agreed! We have a low window in my house. My dog camps out in front waiting for anything to go by and goes NUTS when something does. How do I change this?
I have a similar problem with my Germany Shepherd barking and chasing dogs on the other side of our fence. He is only 10 months old but getting very territorial and protective. Very high value treats will not keep him under threshold when a dog walks by. This is really frustrating. any ideas?
Love this!!! What are your suggestions on fence fighting in the back yard?
My dogs like to sit on our front deck and bark at people walking by. How could I handle that? We want them notify us if people come into the yard but don’t need to know every time someone walks by on the road