Small dogs are always very active, and endless barking is their striking feature. When buying a “toy” fluffy Spitz, not all owners know about its ability to notify the entire neighborhood about the events that happen to it. The Spitz's bark is ringing, loud, boisterous and frequent. To stop constant barking, you need to know how to stop a small Spitz from barking, and also understand the reason for this behavior.
Spitz puppy looks like a plush toy
Dog barking and its features
The Pomeranian's bark is no different from its German counterpart or any other breed. They all love to bark a lot. The reason could be fear, play, excitement - any emotion is accompanied by a loud desire to notify the owner about what is happening. This is how a dog communicates with a person.
To understand the reason, you will need to pay attention not only to the sounds the dog makes, but also to behavior, tail wagging, ear position and other characteristic signs of emotion. Among the main reasons for barking are:
- any joy, be it the arrival of the owner or a tasty treat;
- demand for food or water;
- aggression towards something or someone;
- desire to play;
- warning bark when crossing a guarded border;
- requirement to go outside;
- the need to draw the owner’s attention to oneself;
- fear, fright, something doesn’t work out;
- from having nothing to do, from boredom;
- anxiety for any reason, shock, stress;
- something hurts, a feeling of discomfort;
- excessive cold or heat;
- communication with other dogs.
Attentive owners always know what their pet wants. It depends on the barking style and external signs.
For reference! A dog's bark may sound like a melody or make sounds that resemble noise.
Animal barking can have different reasons
Training at 4 - 5 months
By this time, the Japanese Spitz puppy has already become accustomed to your home and usual walking areas, and no longer needs your support and care so much. He begins to flirt with other dogs, pretend that he does not hear you when you call him, and show a certain persistence and disobedience when performing various commands.
This means it's time to move on to full training . In classes at this age you can already be persistent and demanding. At the same time, the most important thing is not to overdo it, remember that classes should bring joy to both you and your dog, and only then you can achieve the desired result.
Required commands in 4 months
What commands are practiced by a Japanese Spitz puppy at 4 months:
- Calm movement next
to the owner with and without a leash, with landing when stopping, with a change in pace and direction of movement - Return to you
upon request - Staying
in a free or certain position (sitting, lying, standing) for a long time: if necessary, wait for the owner on the street, when visiting a store or other establishment - Indifferent attitude towards treats scattered on the ground
- Inhibitory command
to stop unwanted actions - Execution of a set of commands “sit”, “lie down”, “stand”
at a distance and near the leg, when giving commands by voice and gestures - Stop barking
on demand.
How does a Pomeranian spitz bark?
The bark of a Spitz dog has different timbres; it can be rude or with a yelp. Any feature of the sounds made will tell the owner about what happened to the dog:
- the barking turns into a squeal, it is erratic, the tail is tucked - the dog is scared;
- rude barking indicates aggression;
- communicating a desire to play or while being pampered, the dog may emit a joyful bark or yelp, reminiscent of a puppy;
- danger and the desire to defend themselves are indicated by short, frequently emitted “woofs”, with increased volume, or sounds turning into a growl;
- When it's boring or cold, the Spitz starts to howl.
It should be remembered that the puppy’s joyful barking must be stopped immediately; the longer you delay with training, the more difficult it will be to retrain the dog. A Spitz's habits remain for a long time.
Interesting! When changing timbre, the dog does not strain the vocal cords.
Why do Spitz barks a lot?
Spitz love to be the center of attention, and they can only attract it through barking. This is their only way of communicating with humans. They don't understand that it can be done differently. It is this kind of communication that should be taught to a Spitz puppy at an early age, so that later he does not get a headache from the constant ringing sounds of the dog.
You should give your pet plenty of time for walks.
Very often, a little friend barks from pain and discomfort, and therefore, before scolding the animal, you should check its health condition. Another common reason is loneliness. It is solved by regular care of the owner with a gradual increase in the time of absence.
To prevent your dog from getting bored alone at home, you should take care of its leisure time. The presence of toys and entertainment will also help keep furniture and other interior items and clothing intact. You should regularly train with simple commands.
Important! Raising an adult dog will require a lot of time and effort. Moreover, the result is not always guaranteed.
It is a known fact that the smaller the dog, the more talkative it is. The Spitz is one of the smallest breeds; it is used to constantly reminding itself of itself. A lot depends on heredity. The Spitz will not remain silent about loneliness; he will declare it loudly, with his characteristic noise. Also, these little fluffies need affection more than others; in its absence, they will definitely remind you of this.
Education must begin from childhood
Education at home
First of all, the owner needs to learn to understand the dog. If a Spitz asks to go outside, then you should take him out, he is bored and requires affection - to pet him, the dog is hungry - to feed him.
When to start training
Training a dog of any breed should begin as early as possible. The younger the puppy, the easier it is to learn correct behavior. A young dog accepts the owner’s demands more easily and is as open as possible to new things. The older the Spitz, the more difficult the training will be.
Despite this, it will be possible to retrain the animal, the main thing is to have patience and pay a lot of attention to the dog.
Interesting! It is believed that the female Spitz has a special quality - she is easier to train.
Where to start training
You should start training your Spitz by understanding the basic commands - sit, be quiet, lie down. Each correct execution must be rewarded with a treat. This way the Spitz will know that he did everything correctly and will repeat the action next time.
You need to walk your pet as much as possible
Various toys for dogs, puzzles, educational or calming ones will help relieve boredom. Be sure to follow the dog's walking routine, spend a lot of time on the street, play and try to keep the mouth occupied with a toy all the time.
Attention! The dog should be taught to restrain its emotions when the owner returns, and the command “sit” should be taught.
If a Spitz demands food by barking, then you need to turn away from the dog, and if that doesn’t help, leave the room. You should return when the animal has calmed down. After this, you should reward silence with a treat and feed.
Features of training
To make your Spitz bark less, you should not ask the dog questions when there is noise outside the front door and cause a reaction. You should never praise something for which you were previously scolded and vice versa. It is strictly forbidden to restrain barking by physical means - by clamping the mouth or wrapping the muzzle.
Any toy is a good way to distract your pet from barking.
A favorite toy will help control barking
Some dogs react poorly to men, although they may not bark at all at women. It is necessary to ensure that the owner can come and leave the house without sound. Seeing off a person should be accompanied by stroking the dog.
For reference! In some cases, dogs begin to bark at night; this can happen if the animal is sick.
Training at 3 months. Socialization
Three months is an important stage in a Japanese Spitz puppy’s introduction to the outside world. Your first walks should be short and not too tiring for the puppy. You should start with 15 minutes, gradually increasing the walking time to 1 hour.
Correct formation of the nervous system
At this age, the puppy’s nervous system is forming.
. It has been proven that raising puppies in isolation during this important period contributed to the development of pronounced cowardice in them later. It is necessary to show the puppy as much as possible: noisy streets, large crowds of people, etc. Everything that he will have to face in later life.
This must be done very carefully, gradually, over and over again increasing the time spent in noisy places, so as not to overload the puppy or frighten him.
The territory of a country house, cottage or village are places with a minimum amount of external stimuli for a city dog. Therefore, if you plan to keep a dog in an urban environment, “growing up” a Japanese Spitz puppy in such conditions depleted of irritants is unacceptable.
A city puppy must grow up in the city, in conditions that are saturated with external stimuli, such as: noisy streets, large crowds of people, other animals, birds, cyclists, cars, etc.
Meeting people and dogs
It is necessary to introduce the puppy to friendly dogs and people
so that later the puppy does not develop aggression or cowardice caused by the fear of new things and the inability to communicate and make new acquaintances. Currently, unfortunately, this is not uncommon in the behavior of adult dogs, but a fairly common problem with which people turn to our specialists for help.
Puppy behavior on the street
The emergence of new places leads to new rules that need to be consolidated:
- Now you can and should go to the toilet on the street, and not stoically endure it, carrying everything home;
- Not every new person or dog wants to communicate, so you don’t need to run headlong to meet everyone;
- Not all food is healthy, so it should only be taken from the owner’s hands.
Training and practicing commands
Training a puppy follows the same principles as at 2 months. It should be remembered that at this age puppies develop conditioned reflexes quite easily, but they are forgotten just as quickly, so you should not scold the puppy for not following commands, especially if they have not been repeated for a long time, but you should pay more attention to learning new things and repeating already covered material .
Tips from dog handlers for self-study
The uncontrolled barking of a Spitz irritates not only the neighbors, but also the owner himself. A little fluffy ball can bark at everything if it is not trained in time. In some cases, when the animal does not respond at all to the owner’s training, you can turn to a professional dog handler for help.
How to stop a Spitz from barking - effective methods
There are methods that are used not only by professionals in raising dogs, but also by amateurs. The most effective ways to homeschool are:
- teach to accurately follow all commands from a very early age;
- upon request, take a toy into the mouth, it will not allow the dog to bark;
- a metal can filled with small pebbles or coins makes a loud sound, this will help distract the animal and stop barking.
Interesting! A dog carrier will help limit visibility and reduce the amount of noise the animal makes.
To keep your dog from getting bored, you will need to devote a lot of time to it. Therefore, you should not get a puppy of this breed if the house is constantly empty. You should also know that the dog will not get tired of barking and do not expect that the animal will soon fall silent; you should constantly make a comment and demand that commands be followed. Naturally, with correct behavior, thank the animal with a treat.
The Spitz is an active and cheerful dog, regardless of the breed variety.
You need to walk your Spitz for at least an hour and a half every time you go outside. The dog just needs to put its energy somewhere, so the animal will bark less. Every impulse to bark at a stranger should be curbed with a command.
Touching the ears works great for dogs; this method will help stop unexpected barking for no reason.
The barking of a Spitz can be annoying, constant barking confuses the owners and angers the neighbors, but the problem can be dealt with. It is very important that the little fluffy ball understands its owner perfectly, and this will require devoting a lot of time to the animal and training it daily. This is the only way the puppy will grow into a well-mannered dog that will be able to restrain its emotions and not bark for any reason even without it.
Training a Japanese Spitz puppy in
When you turn to our dog training center for help in training a Japanese Spitz puppy, you can be sure that a real specialist in his field
and will provide training at the proper, highest level.
- A dog trainer will come to your
home at a time convenient for you. - Classes are held 1-2 times a week
, depending on the program. - Instructors work from 9:00 to 21:00
, on weekends inclusive - The training program is drawn up at the first lesson,
taking into account the breed, age, personal characteristics of the dog and your wishes for training - Some classes take place at home
, some
outside
, depending on the topic of the lesson. - Puppy age
from 2 months
Our Center employs dog handlers - animal psychologists who have experience in working with Japanese Spitz puppies and training adult dogs from 10 to 35 years old, who know all the nuances of their behavior
and features of training at each stage of a dog’s growth. Therefore, your pet is guaranteed to learn to carry out your commands the first time in any conditions, and will become your faithful and reliable companion.
