| I have fallen out with the neighbor more than once, | | | | 4) If he is quiet for 4 seconds let him have the treat. If |
| over our Westie barking. I keep telling her that it is a | | | | he starts to bark again after he has eaten the treat, |
| perfectly natural and normal behavior in dogs, but that | | | | wave another treat in front of him. If he barks again |
| doesn't seem to satisfy her. God I wish she would get | | | | before the 4 seconds is up, tell him to be quiet as |
| a life. | | | | before and in a firm voice. Give him the treat once the |
| However he does seem to go on a bit at times, | | | | quiet period of 4 seconds has elapsed. Your Westie |
| because he is a terrier and it's the nature of the beast. | | | | will soon learn (They are very intelligent and fun loving |
| But realistically you can't expect your Westie to turn | | | | animals), that after a certain period of quiet time, he will |
| completely mute. | | | | be rewarded. |
| Here are 5 steps which I have found has helped to | | | | 5) Increase this period to 8 seconds and then to 16 |
| curb the west highland dogs barking habit. | | | | seconds and so on. Over a period of time you should |
| 1) This first step does seem so logical, but try and | | | | see a significant increase in the reduction of the |
| establish why your westie dog is barking. It might | | | | barking. |
| something like a separation or grooming issue, but | | | | (Disclaimer: Any information contained in this article |
| knowing the cause can help so much to setting up a | | | | relating to various medical, health and fitness conditions |
| cure. | | | | of Westies or other animals and their treatments is for |
| 2) Praise your west highland terrier for barking once | | | | informational purposes only and is not meant to be a |
| (This is important) by saying "Good Dog" If he keeps | | | | substitute for the advice provided by your own |
| barking tell him/her to be quiet in a loud but firm voice. | | | | veterinarian. You should not use the information |
| 3) Have a special treat at hand and wave this in front | | | | contained herein for diagnosing the health of any |
| of the Westies nose. Believe it, the dog will be quiet. | | | | animal. You should always consult and check with your |
| Would You not concentrate on your favourite sweet if | | | | own vet or veterinarian. |
| it was in front of you. | | | | |