Little Miss Barks a Lot!

[Phoebe's Mom]

Phoebe has decided that she loves the sound of he own voice so much that she wants to share it with us throughout the day. Sometimes the reason for her barking is obvious--like the garage door opening across the street or the big black lab behind us is playing outside. Other times, I am clueless as to why she starts but I am certain she has a reason in her little doodley head. I have tried spraying her with water but, true to doodle form, she loves water and has made a game of it. I have tried the coins in the can diversion but I must say I am 'don't let her see the sound is asscoiated with you' challenged myself. I have also tried putting her in her crate until she calms down--which she does quickly--but then, once released, she usually heads right back to where she was and starts barking again. I know she wants to share her exhuberance/concern/fear/excitement with me...I just wish she could find a more quiet way of including us in her day!

[Holly Doodle]

Our trainer/doggie daycare provider told us Holly loved being sprayed with water too. She now adds a hint of vinegar in it, she says it's not enough to harm her but the smell is enough for her not to want more :).

[Ann]

Funny stories!!!

[Phoebe's Mom]

Too funny! Well, not really, but you know how much misery loves company!

[Lucy & AnnaBelle's Mom]

Oh Phoebe's Mom ..... double it and welcome to my world! As I'm typing mine are barking at something or nothing. All I have to do is say something in a somewhat louder voice, like "OMG, Peanut Butter and Jelly" and off they go running to the doors like someone is here. Lay the mousse down a little too hard ..... you name it, if it is a noise, they bark! Drives me crazy. I asked the Fed Ex guy the other day if he were a burglar, would he come in my house, and he said NO WAY!

[Allyson, Peri & Taquito]

We woke up to Peri going "wah wah wah" followed by a "wumph" and a loud bark, then she was in our faces on the bed! She is starting to talk and talk and talk LOL.