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I also kept her crate in our bedroom. But if she started barking I would toss a can of pennies in her direction (don't let the pup see you throw). It would startle her, she stopped barking, and then I would praise her. It worked very well in or out of the crate.
It also works for a "jumping-up on people" dog. After a while if they even hear that noise they stop jumping or barking and eventually they become conditioned.
Good Luck,
Matt |