I recently adopted a year and a half old Pit Bull that was abused. She is a total sweet heart. But when I raise my voice she always runs away in fear. She even cries sometimes. I don't know how to get her to stop barking for no reason when she is outside.
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Looks like you have two separate problems.
For the outdoor barking you need an "e collar." Note that this is NOT a "shock" collar. Real shock collars are not sold in the US.
This is ideal for a rescued dog. It puts out a vibration like the one on your cell phone. Also, she doesn't know you're the one pressing the button if she can't see you do it.
For the voice fear: This is a learned reaction and can be unlearned. Use little pieces of food she can't resist like real chicken. Wait until she smells it.
Talk to her, give her a treat. Say something like "Good girl."
Then raise your voice just a little and do it again. When she starts to get nervous, stop. You'll have to work with her every day raising your voice just a bit at a time.
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