ok i have two things to mention here about taking my dog a walk.

One thing, is when shes running around, she just goes up to anyone and barks her head off. She never bites and harms anyone, but barks like mad. Theres no way to stop her, i have to run up to her and shout at her. Any tips on how to stop this?

And the next thing, i took my dog on a walk using my bicycle (dont worry i went slow). And people in the street looked at me like i was stupid. What would you think if you saw someone riding a bicycle holding a dog at the same time on the path?

thanks

My female dog was also acting up on walks, so I got a choker collar. Every time she starts to get crazy about something, I give her a check (when you pull back the leash with force then immediately release tension). She is gradually improving.

First, stop shouting at her. It could be that she associates her barking with getting a strong reaction from you directed specifically at her, so it becomes a game.

Barking is a plea for attention in many cases, and would appear to be so in this case. She wants to be noticed and perhaps have somebody either pet or play with her. If she were growling, you'd have a problem. This is just nuisance inappropriate behavior.

I don't recommend the use of a choker collar, especially on a small dog, as an inexperienced handler can easily injure the dog on a choker. So long as she isn't jumping up onto people, you don't have a problem, other than the noise.

Often, the only way to break a small-breed dog of barking is an obedience course. As pointed out in many other threads, small breeds tend to be nervous and excitable, and barking is a preferred method of burning off nervous energy.

For the moment, you can try the following: Any time she misbehaves on the walk, immediately take her home. Leave her either in the house or in your yard, then continue your walk with only the male. It won't take her long to realize that barking means the end of her recreation.

As with any kind of training, be patient. It will take a little time, but it will work, and it's worth the effort.