Stopping Barking

[masma]

Since out son died 8 weeks ago Coco has been getting worse with her barking. It seems to mainly be when someone goes past the house or makes a noise outside. She has also started jumping up, something she's never done before, she's also been getting a bit anti social when walking. I always walked her till I broke my back in November when our son took over, he died in January so I guess she's having a lot to deal with but we don't know how to stop it. Any advise will be appreciated. Than you.

[dannyk13]

Teach the dog to speak on your command, then use command word to cease.

[dannyk13]

https://blog.udemy.com/how-to-train-your-dog-to-speak/

[Peter Pedant]

sorry you have had such a crap few months masma

the dog ? not dure....

[woofgang]

so who is walking the dog now?

[masma]

Mr M walks her weekdays and our daughter weekends. Coco is almost 7 now, don't know how hard it's going to be to re-train her?

[Tilly2]

You can teach an old dog new tricks, Masma, with lots of patience from you and lots of rewards for the dog.

[woofgang]

have you discussed dementia with the vet?

[masma]

Now't wrong with her brain Wolfgang, I hope. I'm thinking it might be a bereavement type of issue. She was with my son almost 24/7

[tonyav]

I think your right, masma. Coco is missing him.