Thread: Barking German Shepherd

Originally Posted by Cordite

Hi,

A colleague has to leave her German shepherd alone at home while at work, can check on him at lunch times, but he is barking, driving neighbours spare. Have had to put him indoors to at least muffle him. He is an old dog. Typical nervous German Shepherd temperament.

I threw in the idea of a electric bark collar, but hesitant to use this on the dear mutt though not close minded.

Any of you got some quick pointers how best to train him to desist from this barking? (She still wants him to bark when someone's at the door).

How do you come by "typical German Shepherd temperament" is nervous?

Originally Posted by 257weatherby

How do you come by "typical German Shepherd temperament" is nervous?

Maybe shorthand for very alert, bright, mind always on the button, requires distraction. Just experience based on a couple shepherds. Truly nervous other breeds do exist, yes.

Originally Posted by Cordite

Maybe shorthand for very alert, bright, mind always on the button, requires distraction. Just experience based on a couple shepherds. Truly nervous other breeds do exist, yes.

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