If you want to stop your Pomeranian barking incessantly you need to remember that a Pomeranian’s bark is their voice. Barking is your Poms way of talking to you… it should never be an annoyance. Their bark should be a welcomed communication and interaction with you. Barking is a way to alert you of a potential threat or tell you something is amiss. Just because you don’t see any threat or need for warning doesn’t necessarily mean that your Pomeranian is wrong. Our Yoki barks whenever there is a knock at the door, loud noise or a stranger visiting the house. I personally embrace her barking because it is her voicing her opinion. Understanding where the vocalization is coming from is a great first step in addressing the issue. I may be biased but there is no better student than a Pomeranian. All they want to do is please their Pommy Mommy… really, that’s all. In my opinion there is no reason to train a Pomeranian not to bark… but there are ways to stop your Pomeranian barking incessantly. Stop your Pomeranian barking incessantly. Stop your Pomeranian barking incessantly.
Big Dog in a Small Body
There are many reasons why your Pomeranian will bark and the most important is to “protect” you. If you are a first time Pommy Mommy you must know that all Pomeranians were breed down from the German Spitz which was an awesome guard dog… which makes your little fur ball an awesome watchdog. They really are “big” dogs in a small body. They are very alert to all of their surroundings and will let you know what’s happening… they should be commended not reprimanded for doing it. Every Pomeranian has delusions of grandeur and you have to understand this… they really do believe they are bigger than they are and will try to protect the humans they love… especially their Pommy Mommy. Stop your Pomeranian barking incessantly.
Self Protection as an instinct
Certain barking is about your Pomeranian’s “self protection”. It is not uncommon to watch a Pom claim their toys and guard them… which is absolutely O.K.. Dogs are not humans and don’t have to share… what’s their’s is their’s and let it be. Just make sure that you let them know that it is alright. If they have issues and bark when you are standing next to them when they eat… don’t stand over them. If your Pomeranian stood over you while you ate… it would be annoying. Let them eat in peace. Every meal should be a calm event, if there is a lot of noise or commotion while they are eating… they will automatically think that there is something wrong. Meal time is quiet time. Stop your Pomeranian barking incessantly.
Boredom creates chaos
Pomeranian’s get bored very easily. They are very intelligent so they need a lot of stimuli… if you leave them alone for a long while, like all day… they will want to create a ruckus. Think about a teenager couped up in the house all day… they will create as much static as humanly possible. Well, so will your Pomeranian. When you come home, play with them… don’t make dinner, sort the clothes or call your friend… play with your Pomeranian. Socialization is a big part of helping your Pomeranian not bark… if they are socialized properly they will understand that there is no threat when the see other dogs… and you will be bark free.
Toys are a huge stimulus and should be used always. Playtime if your Pomeranian plays with them is always a great way to give them the exercise they need. Most rescue Pomeranians don’t play with toys, so it is very important to play in different ways. My baby Yoki doesn’t play with toys… we literally have a house full of them… and she doesn’t care. Every morning when I wake up I play with her in my bed, rubbing her belly, rubbing under her ears, letting her bite me in a playful way… and then allowing her to hump the blankets. At night my husband stands at the foot of the bed and plays with her by rubbing her head, scratching the side of her ears and letting her bite him on the fingers. After she’s done playing she falls right to sleep. Stop your Pomeranian barking incessantly. Stop your Pomeranian barking incessantly.
A Crazy Household
Too much going on can rouse a Pomeranian’s barking… if there is a crazy energy in the house your Pomeranian will pick up on it and will have fun in the form of barking. Don’t condemn them… pick them up in a calm manner and let them join in the fun. If there is violence or a disturbance, get your Pom out of there to show them that you are the Alpha and you will always protect them… they will then, always trust you.
Coming Home Barking
I know this sounds crazy but you need to except that when you come home from a grueling day at work… your Pomeranian is going to bark when you come in. Remember they love you and can’t wait to be with you. The first thing before anything else is to pick up and hug, talk calmly and just love on your Pomeranian and they will know that their Alpha (Pommy Mommy) is home… and everything is all right. They may have had a hard day also… loud noises, cars backfiring, kids outside playing… it can wear a Pomeranian down. Stop your Pomeranian barking incessantly.
Attention Barking… Stop your Pomeranian barking
Most Pomeranians will bark when they need to go to the bathroom but when they see that you are attentive to them when they bark they will try to get your attention by barking for whatever they want… this is where you need to be diligent. If you are certain that they have gone to the bathroom and everything else is safe and sound, then… you need to ignore your furry baby. I know, it sounds counter intuitive but if you respect your sanity and love your furry baby, creating boundaries is a very important part of being an awesome Pommy Mommy. Stop your Pomeranian Barking
Make sure that your Pom has plenty of water. Dehydration is a problem with these little ones and they will bark to tell you about how thirsty they are. If they refuse to sleep make sure that there is a treat or two available and toys if they like them. After a while they will try to mimic your sleep patterns but you can’t give in to their playful wantings… I know it’s hard, but don’t. Stop your Pomeranian barking incessantly.
Sirens and other really loud noises that suck…
Living in Cincinnati all my young life I was immune to sirens… and living in New Jersey, New York and Cincinnati my husband was very immune to sirens and every noise known to man. This doesn’t immune your Pomeranian from these noises and they will bark. This barking is called “disturbance barking”… the reason is because your Pomeranian is most likely, highly disturbed! Dogs and specifically your Pomeranian’s hearing is very sensitive… so think about it, if I set off a siren right next to your ears and kept it there… you would probably be a little aggravated. That’s exactly how your Pomeranian feels. So the best way to stop their barking is to speak to them in a calm assertive voice… speaking directly to them, saying that it is all right… not yelling, because it will give them alarm but speaking to them in a matter of fact way as the Alpha helping them know that everything will be alright. When they stop barking, praise them and give them a treat.
This type of training takes a ton of patience. If you work with your Pomeranian every day you will soon see a distinct change in their barking behavior and you and they will have the peace that the both of you want.
Here is a link to Little Sophia throwing a barking fit to get my attention. She is absolutely the cutest.
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So true! My Pom Scarlett is a barker. When I call to her and say good guard girl and give her a hug she settles down. If I say stop or quiet she gets upset and barks more. It seems like when I acknowledge her “alerts”, she feels her job is done.
Nice article! And I agree with you, too, Lisa. I read that when Poms give a warning bark, rather than scold you should acknowledge them to settle them down. I say, “Thank you for protecting me, Sinbad” and he does indeed seem like he is proud that he alerted me. Does he understand those exact words? Maybe not, but he settles down. The tones & types of barks are indeed different. Thanks again for your great tips!
I have two poms and a chihuahua and have never really had a problem with my poms barking excessively, my chihuahua is a whole other story. I don’t leave them often, and all are excited when I come home, but settle soon after lots of attention.I guess we have lived in the country for so long my poms are used to it, but Chico barks at everything. Gonna see if this works on him. Won’t hurt to try!
That is the best advice I have ever read about Poms and barking. You know the breed well, that’s for sure. Thank you so much for positive tips on working with our fur babies.
That is the best advice I have ever read about Poms and barking. You know the breed well, that’s for sure. Thank you so much for positive tips on working with our fur babies.
Thank you, thank you. That makes perfect sense and by applying some of your ideas – my precious perfect – lol – is now calmed down and taking a nap. I am definitely going to keep this up.
Thank you, thank you. That makes perfect sense and by applying some of your ideas – my precious perfect – lol – is now calmed down and taking a nap. I am definitely going to keep this up.
No joke … My pommy only barks when I sing The Love Boat theme song
I use to live in CA when I got my pom, Teddy, he was fine there cause we lived in a condo away from the streets but now living on the East coast he barks like crazy at every little thing, I wouldnt mind it if I didnt have a neighbor upstairs who complains about everything.
How do you stop a pom barking continuously when a new person enters the house?
electric shock collar. set it as high as it will go.
Great advice! Lilikoi does bark when she hears strangers outside, but Rella is a different story! She barks and growls at me when she wants to eat and when she wants attention! She also is the first to hear me when I’m coming home from far away! I can hear her barking! She has bionic ears I tell you! Lol!
Pippin and I are working on his “attention barking” which is my fault. But I really wish I could understand his incessant vocalizing. It’s not barking, it’s little noises he makes. Kind of a cross between a squeak and a sigh. And it can go on for hours. He gets into making this noise, stops when you ask him “what’s wrong” or give him attention or a treat or a trip outside, and then goes right back to doing it. He has had all his physical needs met and perhaps this is the boredom you are talking about. But it’s really frustrating. He is the love of my life, and I want him to be happy. I really wish he would give me that peaceful quiet we both know he has and that he displays when he wants. (the same sweet, cuddly, still boy that I first fell in love with.)
My Pom Chipmonk has a bark that he does when I walk him down the stairwell to go outside. I call it his everyone get prepared bark here I come! It is a very territorial bark. He wants all other animals and people to vacate his area. I let him do this without scolding or yelling because it only last like 30 seconds and I would just be adding to the noise if I did. The advice you gave on poms barking atsirens is very good. I’ve always tried to calm Chipmonk down when he barks at Sirens haven known that the sound hurts their ears.
My Sophie has finally made grudging peace with my 2 female cats and only yaps at them occasionally, but not so with my male cat, Orey. She hates him with a passion. She doesn’t yap; she snarls and goes after him like a wolverine. I do scold her, and she understands perfectly that I don’t want her to do that. She will back off making her stifled little squeaking sounds, but before I know it, she’s at it again. I wonder if I will live to see the end of the war. She clearly would like for him to leave. That, however, is not an option. The cats were here first.
Like all of my animals always have been, Sophie was a stray even though she is a Pomeranian. Throughout the years, all of them, cats and dogs, have settled down and lived in harmony, but not this little princess.
Other than that little problem, she is a joy to me. She is extremely personable and affectionate. She never met a stranger. She is my first “lap dog” and sleeps snuggled up against me.
ONE OF MY GOOD FRIENDS SAID TO ME . ( SO, I GIVE A SHOT) I FINALLY TRY AND USED AN EMPTY SMALL COFFEE CAN WITH PLASTIC COVER. ALL I DID FOR ME GET THE THREE PENNIES PUT IN EMPTY COFFEE CAN THEN COVER. ***WHEN YOUR POM STARTED TO BARKED. YOU GRAB YOUR COFFEE CAN AND SAY THE WORD N-O AT THE SAME YOUR SHAKE THE CAN. (YOUR POM WILL HEAR THE SOUND) AND THEN,SEE WHAT HAPPEN. YOU TELL ME WHAT DO YOU THINK? I WILL TELL YOU ALL MY STORY LATER
ON. HOPE THIS HELP.
When Peaches is given the command No Bark,she will change and give a real low woof woof with a bit of a growl that sorrta rolls.. I tell her good inside bark!! I can’t help but laugh,,it’s like mommy I’m gonna have the last word on this!! Peaches is my frist Pom my 3rd toy breed my 6th Fur Babie in 43 years! (3 of the first 5 grew up & old together) She’s the most playfull of all my Fur Babies & Loves loves Loves to go for walks! ThankYou so much for sharing your insight & knowledge,,,
Thank you for the information. I am a first time pom owner. I have also had big dogs (30 kg+) my pom does not bark very often I suppose he try to copy the act from my border collie/berner sennen mix. He never barks.
We give a small treat as a reward for obeying the QUIET command, so usually the barking stops when I head for the treat jar. The Thunder shirt works well for nuisance barking, too.
T
Wonderful dogs. We will never forget the joy our pups brought to our family. This article is spot on and so true, while reading I just had to laugh thinking of all the memories. Our children are almost grown now, and they would tell you how much the dogs enriched their lives. Our dogs made us better people. I personally will never know a better friend.
I could use some advise. We have a ten month old that has some issues with company, and neighbors. I expect her to bark when someone comes over but after a few minutes I would think she’d calm down, but she insists on barking at them the entire time they’re here. And I mean hours on end. On top of that we have adjoining yards with our neighbors and they obviously want to be able to have company over for cookouts but our little Nessie make that impossible because she will stand by the fence and bark at them till they give up and go in. Please help us to be able to have company over and make peace with our neighbors. We love her very much and have tried everything we can think of. I walk her and hold her when we have company. I’ve tried letting our friend and neighbor give her treats and nothing seems to help. Any help would be much appreciated.
My Pom literally comes and gets me when my cell phone is ringing in another room..they are so smart and alert! She also guards me when I’m getting a bath! I love that!! My husband knows he isn’t allowed into the bathroom when she is on guard..he thinks it’s cute, thank God!
I have five llittle poms They are all rescue dogs with various backgrounds So they had alot of abuse or stress before I ever got them They all bark alot but i think they do a lot of it to let me know something is going on and when I get home they bark because they are glad to see me
My female is pretty good except when we’re outside and she sees people walking. She goes nuts!
I always praise my Baby when she barks. I thank her as well.
It just wants to make u love them more doesnt it??? It is just so wonderful how much they love you. xoxox
Tori Dixon
I kind of have the issues with the barking. I have a full Pom that I rescued who barks at the slightest noise, but if I call him to me and hold him he’s fine. I have a pom/terrier mix who is the opposite. he only barks if he wants something from me. But I know the difference, both are out going lil butts, but they are the best lil dogs. My full Pom is the best watch dog I could have asked for.
Im having a baby in three months, and my pom is very talkative and i reallt dont mind, but do you think it will bother the baby when he is born?
I have just gotten a 2 month old Pom and would love suggestions on potty training and barking.I rescued him from a breeder so I have had to get medical for him.Want him happy and healthy so tips would greatly help!!!
I’m only concerned about pomeranian barking if it DOESN’T bark……. I’d think something is wrong if they are not guarding the house. That being said you do have to redirect barking sometimes, they are obessive barkers and you need to interact and redirect if its excessive, because they won’t stop obessing.
His barking at night is causing my neighbors to complain, I have installed an alarm in my bark to scare of cats now I have a fox problem in my front garden please advice me before I am told to get rid of him
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I didn’t think I’d ever say this, but…my dog is finally FULLY trained! “The Online Dog Trainer ” Click Here: ( dogtrainercommand.com ) is a WONDERFUL resource for learning how to effectively and quickly train your dog without ever leaving home. I learned great ways to teach my dog almost every single trick imaginable and how to correct the most common behavioral issues, such as barking. It is full of carefully compiled videos that allow you to watch and listen to their expert solving the exact problem you’re having with your dog, with another real dog and its owner. You can see the precise body language he uses, how the tone of his voice changes, and how the dogs respond, changing their behavior almost immediately. It’s remarkable to see how quickly my dog picked up on these methods. My dog behaves PERFECTLY now! From what I understand, the information on that website works for any age or breed of dog. I feel blessed to know my dog is trained properly and effectively.
Mine barks at literally everything. When i walk towards her, away from her, taking out the trash, moving a little to the left, when the birds chirp, when the wind blows, when shes eating, when shes hungry, when shes excited, when shes bored, when she doesnt care, when a cat walks by, when a dog walks by, when i crinkle a wrapper, when i start the vaccume. Everything.
my ex had one. barked until i it honked like a goose. i was so happy when it died
We haven’t slept since we bought a our 5 week old pom home a week ago. it just barks all day and all night. She barks less when we are in the same room but her voice is so high we have to use ear plugs, she is in a crate and is very hyper, always bouncing against the sides of the crate, knocks over food and water all the time… it’s been so terrible
First… no one should have released a 5 week old puppy Pomeranian to you. Second… she can not be kept in a crate. She is freaking out and longing for her mother. you need to hold her and be her mother for the next 7 weeks at least. Who ever gave you a puppy at 5 weeks needs to get their head examined.
I can’t recommend a bark collar enough. They scream like hell when it goes off but eventually dog will shut up. Pretty good entertainment too.
These little fuckers bark at everyone and everything all the fucking time. My old neighbor had one that kept them up all night barking so they kept it outside and then it kept the whole block awake at night. Eventually it honked like a damn goose. One day they found it ran over in the middle of the road. We had block party when that little bastard died.