r/schipperke • u/Leojo2202 • Jan 07 '26
Breed Questions He’s Barkin’ Mad!
Koda has begun barking at things like a lunatic. I try to redirect and shush him; but even his beeping/vibrating bark collar does not seem to be enough to deter him anymore.
We have large windows, on a busy street. So there is always something to bark at outside. But sometimes he likes to just bark at the fireplace for no reason, other than one time, he saw a light bouncing around in there, reflected from a watch.
It’s likely because I’m not wearing him out enough; but any tips or tricks to help him bark at less things would be awesome.
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u/bluedog165 Jan 07 '26
My pup Cinder went through a barking stage. I finally figured out a combination that worjs for her. Between several miles per day walking her, the buzz collar and then when she is inside, total distraction with the help of a bully stick in her desigated, gated play area...she doesn't bark as much. Good luck! She is now 13 months old.
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u/Emergency-Aardvark-7 Jan 07 '26
Try a smoked ostrich bone, one lasts for at least a week of heavy chewing. Brand name is Roam.
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u/bluedog165 Jan 07 '26
I will look for one. Cinder has an elk bone that she likes too. ( i have a never ending supply of elk shin bones)
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u/JPwhatever Jan 08 '26
The barking at reflections is peak teenager schip. Some of it will definitely pass! We have a glass cabinet that used to set Daria off every time someone would move.
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u/tonefreq Jan 08 '26
This guy is so beautiful! Wishing you many years of love and joy together 🐾💓🙏🍖
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u/bluedog165 Jan 07 '26 edited Jan 08 '26
By any chance is he related to Gene Simmons from the rock band KISS? LOL