Jack Hates The Postman

Mar 11 12:50pm

PROBLEM: Jack, a working dog who's recently moved to the city, barks continuously at the postman on his rounds.

SOLUTION: I'm not surprised that Jack wanted to "have" the postman. First of all, he was a working dog and the sound and movement of the bike would be a strong stimulus. Secondly, the dog was merely protecting its territory from what it considered to be a threat - the postman.

Initially I needed to find out if it was the bike or the person that caused the trouble. In fact, it was a combination of them both that really set Jack off. The only sure-fire way to control this was aversion therapy.

We had to make the postie something to be avoided, because confrontation with him would prove to be unpleasant. Using a "Spray Commander" (A.B.S) which attached to Jack's collar, we could deliver by remote control:

a) A warning buzz,
b) A short burst of citronella, or
c) A long burst of citronella

It worked like a charm. By the time the postie came back for his second pass, was disappearing down the back of the property with the scent of citronella! Score "1" for Australia Post & the owner!

For more information on the Spray Commander, contact A.B.S Australia on www.absaustralia.com or call them on 03 9360 9382.

4 Comments Report Abuse

1. duffykelly19 - Nov 02 09:48pm

dr harry how can you stop our dog getting out of his yard he is bord he is border collier/retriever only 3 years old and only just starting escaping tried fixing fence today he was caught on fence and nearly died took him to vet he was suffering from shock and dehydration don`t know what to do he is on his own 3 days a week walked 3 to 5 times week and really loved thanks kelly

2. yvehammond - Mar 05 10:42am

Cn you please tell me w to ask Dr hary a question abut my dog. Thankyou

3. lex1301 - Jun 01 08:29pm

Hi. Our 6yr old Staffy x Weimaraner has started a bad habit of continually barking when we get home. She also does this at dinner time or when she's scared. I don't reward her while barking but it can be up to 15mins before stopping, which is frustrating to us & neighbours. Pls help! Thanks, Lexie

4. lex1301 - Jun 01 08:51pm

Hi, our 6yr old Staffy x Weimaraner has started a bad habit of barking continuously @ the back door when we get home. She also barks like this at dinner time or when scared. I don't reward the behaviour but as it can last up to 15mins it's becoming very frustrating to us & neighbours. Thanks, Lexie