Most dogs will whine, bark or howl from time to time. It's very natural for them. Dogs use these methods to communicate with other animals and humans as well as to express themselves. Sometimes we want our dogs to alert us of potential danger however excessive barking is considered a problem. Your dog needs to understand when to bark and when to be quiet. Your job is to teach this to it. Start working on problem barking as soon as you can. It is a good idea to teach your dog to speak and to be silent. With hard work and consistency you can teach your dog to bark on command as well as be quiet.
Excessive barking may be the result of stress, boredom, loneliness, or a lack of attention. If you don't take your dog for regular walks, he's home alone all day or gets little exercise and socialization each day it may lead to excessive barking. Because of this it is necessary to take your dog for a walk each day, and give it mental stimulation, toys to play with, and an opportunity to socialize.
Before you try and correct your dogs barking it is important to try and understand the underlying cause. Your path to correct it may be different based on what the root cause is. You may also need reconsider whether your dog's barking is really excessive. Because barking is natural communication method for your dog some barking should be tolerated.
When your dog barks at someone passing by praise your dog for making you aware. Then give them the command to be silent. If they are quiet for a few seconds praise them and give them a treat. Continue doing this but extend the amount of time they have to be quiet before giving them another treat. If they continue to bark, increase your voice and use body language to strengthen the command, but praise them as soon as they are quiet. It will likely take several attempts but over time, your dog will pick up what you expect of it. Always be consistent with your training.
If you have tried several approaches to teaching your dog not to bark and you have been consistent about them you may need to consider other alternatives such as a training collar that squirts citronella when your dog barks. Many dogs hate the smell of citronella and will therefore avoid barking.
Excessive barking may be the result of stress, boredom, loneliness, or a lack of attention. If you don't take your dog for regular walks, he's home alone all day or gets little exercise and socialization each day it may lead to excessive barking. Because of this it is necessary to take your dog for a walk each day, and give it mental stimulation, toys to play with, and an opportunity to socialize.
Before you try and correct your dogs barking it is important to try and understand the underlying cause. Your path to correct it may be different based on what the root cause is. You may also need reconsider whether your dog's barking is really excessive. Because barking is natural communication method for your dog some barking should be tolerated.
When your dog barks at someone passing by praise your dog for making you aware. Then give them the command to be silent. If they are quiet for a few seconds praise them and give them a treat. Continue doing this but extend the amount of time they have to be quiet before giving them another treat. If they continue to bark, increase your voice and use body language to strengthen the command, but praise them as soon as they are quiet. It will likely take several attempts but over time, your dog will pick up what you expect of it. Always be consistent with your training.
If you have tried several approaches to teaching your dog not to bark and you have been consistent about them you may need to consider other alternatives such as a training collar that squirts citronella when your dog barks. Many dogs hate the smell of citronella and will therefore avoid barking.
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