Chris the Rebel Wolf Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Just in case anyone has any good tips I've overlooked... Short story: I have a rescue Bull Terrier for at least one night. He's barky. VERY barky. Attention-based as far as I can see, but he was even doing some barking in the car on the way home, when I was right there talking to him. Any tips? Have left with with a treat-laden Kong and a rawhide chew, and am ignoring all barking and only going out to him while he is quiet. He seems better when my old guy Zeke chooses to lie with him. Basically I'm just hoping to keep him quiet enough not to drive my husband nuts tonight! Long story: First owner just wanted him for a status symbol, never trained or walked him, he was adopted by owner two. He had been trying to train him but finding him too noisy and difficult to work with plus have family commitments has had to rehome him also. Enter me as the gobetween. I have somebody looking at him tomorrow and hopefully it'll all work out, but if not the search will be on for his forever home. Still, this thread is hopefully just for any advice you experienced rescue people or anyone who has advice for us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mags Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Is he crate trained? as inside in a crate seems to work for our little noisy bucket. Doesn't make a peep until its time to get up - loves the security of his comfie bed in his crate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris the Rebel Wolf Posted January 3, 2012 Author Share Posted January 3, 2012 Is he crate trained? as inside in a crate seems to work for our little noisy bucket. Doesn't make a peep until its time to get up - loves the security of his comfie bed in his crate. Unfortunately this big lump of a bully is not crate trained... not at all trained in any shape way or form, he needs some serious work. He is willing enough to learn, but nobody has taught him yet. *winces* He's only barking every half hour or so now, for a few minutes. Hopefully he will settle, I hate for a negative experience to influence my hubby, since I often bring strays/rescues/temp fosters home, though they aren't always the canine variety. And of course for his own sake, too, I don't want him to turn off a perspective new owner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirty Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 Is he deaf? Deafness is an issue in the breed. Does he have fleas? I had a foster once who barked constantly - got her home and she was CRAWLING with fleas. Several flea treatments and soothing baths later, no more barking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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