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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]That’s what German shepherds are supposed to do. He’s a guard dog. It’s ingrained in him. Did you research breeds at all! [/quote]

OP here -- that's not really fair. First, he's a rescue and only part German Shepherd. And second, I think even German Shepherds can be trained to STOP barking after initially letting us know there's someone in the door/at the door/in the house. That's what I'm asking.

Has anyone used a handheld ultrasonic device? Not a collar, but a device we could use when we specifically want him to stop barking? Or should we focus solely on positive training methods?

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We tried positive methods for over a year with no luck. Finally got a collar after much guilt, and it was amazing. Only took a couple days, no more barking. I wish we had done it sooner.

The only thing I would recommend is use the collar first in situations she barks without other people around, or else she’ll associate the shock with people, and that’s no good. Then do it in situations with people. Start on the lowest setting and work your way up.

And don’t feel too guilty. Get an expensive one, they are designed to be more humane with multiple settings and they don’t shock continuously. [/quote]

That's what my friend did with his German Shepherd. She now barks just a couple of times and then comes down.

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