# Barking up the wrong tree **URL:** \ **Category:** Lounge\ **Created:** [August 23, 2026, 6:10pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/barking-up-the-wrong-tree/8269 "2026-08-23T18:10:45Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![SzSupportAdmin](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/szsupportadmin/32/334_2.png) [@SzSupportAdmin](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/SzSupportAdmin)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2026, 6:10pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/barking-up-the-wrong-tree/8269/1 "2026-08-23T18:10:46Z")
We have had a problem with the puppy barking incessently for attention or to play over the last few weeks. The internet, of course is ripe with advice. 1. Ignore her for 10 seconds - Ineffective 2. Place in a ‘timeout’ in another room - A joke etc etc Finally, today, I believe we hit on something that is already starting to show improvement. I believe the key is to ignore her until she stops barking, but then quickly, after a moment of silence begin to show her attention and/or play with her. I have had many dogs and I have never seen the need for this method before, but really…she will just bark almost constantly to get you to interact with her or get what she wants. Today is the first day, I have already started to see significant progress on the barking. It’s really important wwe get this barking under control soon, as one neighbor has a heart problem shes dealing with and the other just had some kind of surgery. SO we cant have her constantly disturbing the neighbors. Anyway, I think we finally have the correct tools to get it under control. ---
**Author:** ![Lilyofthevalley](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/lilyofthevalley/32/52_2.png) [@Lilyofthevalley](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/Lilyofthevalley)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2026, 6:14pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/barking-up-the-wrong-tree/8269/2 "2026-08-23T18:14:04Z")
Great job!!! It’s a lot of work training puppies . I like that you tried different methods to see what worked best. ---
**Author:** ![Wave](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/wave/32/14465_2.png) [@Wave](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/Wave)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2026, 7:45pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/barking-up-the-wrong-tree/8269/3 "2026-08-23T19:45:10Z")
You guys are doing a great job Raising a puppy is not easy ---
**Author:** ![SzSupportAdmin](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/szsupportadmin/32/334_2.png) [@SzSupportAdmin](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/SzSupportAdmin)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2026, 9:18pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/barking-up-the-wrong-tree/8269/4 "2026-08-23T21:18:22Z")
Thanks @Wave ! ---
**Author:** ![Montezuma](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/montezuma/32/362_2.png) [@Montezuma](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/Montezuma)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2026, 6:47am UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/barking-up-the-wrong-tree/8269/5 "2026-08-24T06:47:54Z")
I need some Skye pics. Cough 'em up Mister Bowens. 🤨 ---
**Author:** ![SzSupportAdmin](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/szsupportadmin/32/334_2.png) [@SzSupportAdmin](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/SzSupportAdmin)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2026, 6:55am UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/barking-up-the-wrong-tree/8269/6 "2026-08-24T06:55:07Z")
She’s sleeping but I can give you some old ones if you want? ---
**Author:** ![SzSupportAdmin](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/szsupportadmin/32/334_2.png) [@SzSupportAdmin](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/SzSupportAdmin)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2026, 7:19am UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/barking-up-the-wrong-tree/8269/7 "2026-08-24T07:19:02Z")
![c03deeeaf65836b273d9008b2df16cdb2cafafd3_2_375x500](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/uploads/schizophreniasupport/original/2X/4/45fa21534a0768f9035cbafd1fc701e68f372f4f.jpeg) ![bf376dbb-14ae-43a5-b468-dc2ab026c472](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/uploads/schizophreniasupport/original/2X/a/a731144c4b0384edec2d4ef1289f7f2f9510a4b4.jpeg) ![58c44785-9063-47b6-b87d-a8c106a4f006](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/uploads/schizophreniasupport/original/2X/9/91c825c4620aef7b268e8ff50a795a81dba17542.jpeg) ![2d5d5cb6-7f2f-42f4-bc2f-b5ec88ead740](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/uploads/schizophreniasupport/original/2X/e/ed7e4d2757fdcc13d15f1e6b4054695f241a7d6f.jpeg) ![3162f348-4b52-4c3b-ac7a-22372554c437](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/uploads/schizophreniasupport/original/2X/1/1146649cc0306ddfc175ed1e60ffb6e3a580ab04.jpeg) ![f12c9994-5726-4c89-abca-bc57b8d7cf83](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/uploads/schizophreniasupport/original/2X/b/b832390941f8658302cec910c7ccc519f8861083.jpeg) ![52eedb9a-aceb-4e3a-a07b-6e12bf000e2d](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/uploads/schizophreniasupport/original/2X/8/832cd0830827ec1ad3ae8f678fd6b758ba5d36f5.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Montezuma](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/montezuma/32/362_2.png) [@Montezuma](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/Montezuma)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2026, 7:41am UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/barking-up-the-wrong-tree/8269/8 "2026-08-24T07:41:50Z")
LOL! I love the one where she’s attacking your hand. 😆 So cute though! Thank you Sir Bowens. 😊 ---
**Author:** ![SzSupportAdmin](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/szsupportadmin/32/334_2.png) [@SzSupportAdmin](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/SzSupportAdmin)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2026, 7:42am UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/barking-up-the-wrong-tree/8269/9 "2026-08-24T07:42:26Z")
Anytime MOnte! Thanks for looking.