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Understanding Your Pom's Bark
A Pomeranian's bark is their voice. It is the way in which your dog will ask for something or warn you if he feels something may be a potential threat. Your Pomeranian's bark may also be akin to a baby crying. If you do not have their barking under control, after a while you may feel as if you want to rip your ears off!
Pomeranian's are excellent learners. They aim to please their owner. Training your Pomeranian to stop barking when it is not wanted, will require some time and patience from you. Your Pom is already primed to learn any barking rules.
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Why Your Pomeranian Barks: When You Come Home: Night Time Barking:
Protecting You:
Why does a Pomeranian bark? It may surprise you. Don't let their size fool you! Because they are weary of strangers, Pomeranians make excellent watchdogs and you will hear your this barking to alert you to anything unusual. Pomeranians are very alert to what is happening and this dog is very alert to his or her surroundings. Believing they are much larger than they are, a Pomeranian will bark to protect the people they love. As with any dog, you may wish to understand the different reasons why your dog barks and then you can begin to take steps to stop the barking.
Self Protection:
One reason why a Pomeranian barks is self protection. A Pomeranian may also guard their toys and food bowls. Make your Pomeranian feel safe and secure that no one is going to take their food and toys. Put their dish in a quiet corner and do not bother your dog while they eat. Do not allow people to rush around the dog or yell while the dog is eating. If your Pomeranian sees or hears loud commotions while eating, they may feel they are in a rush. Each meal should be a peaceful event.
Boredom:
Another reason why a Pomeranian barks is boredom. Poms may bark incessantly if they are not socialized at a young age and if they are not supplied with a variety of dog toys. Giving your Pom lots of different toys is not spoiling them. This is the best method to stop Pomeranian barking is to have a variety of different. You should try to search around for interesting toys that are interactive and fun. You should give your Pomeranian more than those boring standard chew toys. Your Pom is like a child. He or she needs stimulation from exercise, playing and time spent the adult who loves them.
Excitement:
The reason why your Pomeranian barks may be excitement. Dogs will get overly excited when you arrive home and this can lead to crazy barking and even accidental elimination or urination. Even a Pomeranian that is house trained may exhibit excitement urination when greeting you. It usually occurs in puppies and your Pomeranian is not probably not even aware that he is urinating. As your puppy matures and develops bladder control, the problem will usually disappear. Your Pomeranian is so excited to see you, he or she will bark up a storm.
Sometimes, barking is worst right as you pull up to your home and get ready to enter through the door. The best treatment for this is to prevent your Pom from becoming overly excited; you can do this by exposing your dog to the stimulus that excites him, over and over until it no longer excites him. When you get home, it will be difficult, but ignore him for several minutes. Don't even look at him. Then leave again for a few minutes, return and ignore, leave, return and ignore. Keep doing this until you can see that your dog is not only unexcited, but is actually getting bored with the whole thing. When your dog has calmed down and is no longer excited when you come in, then very quietly and gently say hello. If any signs of excitement or urinating appear, quickly exit and repeat the coming-and-going routine.
Fix Their Boredom:
Addressing their boredom can help sometimes. Giving your Pomeranian a toy will not be seen as rewarding their behavior. Pomeranians are active little dogs; they need stimulation. If you only give your Pomeranian simple toys, you will soon find out that they bore easily. A Pomeranian needs fun and interesting toys to keep them happy. If you can, it is a good idea to give a Pomeranian a new toy about once a month and think variety: toys that make noise, toys that are interactive, colorful toys (yes, dogs can see colors) and toys that can be put in the freezer to make cold- a wonderful treat on a hot day.
Your Pomeranian, as with any dog, must learn that barking for your attention doesn't work. Repeat the word "Quiet" , clearly once or twice in a normal voice and then ignore him. Yes, it may seem mean at first, but in the long run it will produce a better relationship between you and your Pomeranian, trust us. Make sure your Pomeranian has plenty of water, a treat or two and some toys that he can reach if he refuses to sleep. After ignoring his attention-getting behavior for a short while, he will learn to mimic you: he will sleep when you do. Ignoring dogs we love is not always easy, but if done for training methods, it is temporary and will lead to a long life together with peace and happiness.
All Pomeranians are different, just as all humans are. What works for one Pom may not work for another. It is best to stick with one method of training for 2-3 weeks and if you do not see improvement, you should have a couple of backup training plans.
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