puppy training-barking

[puffkin]

We got a Beagle puppy in March and boy is he a handful. This is my fiance and my first dog. My family has owned beagles my whole life, and we have never had a problem with barking. Usually housetraining and chewing, but not barking.

Well, Murphy barks constantly. He barks just to bark. We can't get him to stop, and I am afraid the neighbors will start to complain. The funny thing is, he only barks inside, when he is outside he is fine. We considered obedience school because he also has a jumping up at people problem, but it is very expensive. My only other thought is to try a shock collar. Does anyone have any experience with these or any other advice.
Thanks, I am at my wits end. He is a great dog otherwise, his barking just gets to me.

 

[pumba]

we were taught a way ......we take an item and throw it to the ground near them.......and then say........NOOOOOOOOOOO.......every time Jasmine would open her mouth.....we would throw the item next to her and then say no........it eventually worked......sure do miss the barking......

 

[chesirechik]

A can filled with pennies shaken around him could get the barking to stop. Everytime he starts shake the can - which should startle him and say NO very firmly.

I have a beagle too and they are a handful, but so cute! We had the housebreaking/destruction issues! My Beasley once ate $200 in twenties that my husband left on the table.

 

[pumba]

Jasmine had this thing about OAK.......all the oak in the house......the side board.....the door.....the antique hall tree........the baseboards.....you name it and she ate it......