Getting A Dog To Stop Barking
Written by Craig Vic   
Monday, 16 March 2009
This can be the most maddening thing for those that have canines: A dog that insists on barking constantly. All you want is some quiet time, but your dog could be less concerned about what you want!
by CraigVic


This can be the most maddening thing for those that have canines: A dog that insists on barking constantly. All you want is some quiet time, but your dog could be less concerned about what you want!

It is important to remember that a dog does not always understand a human's wants and needs, so it is important to try and understand why the dog is barking.

Try to be more attentive. What's the cause of it? Is it something that's really obvious which is setting him off or is it something more subtle? A lot of times a dog will bark when he sees someone they are not familiar with.

Dogs are territorial by nature, so they bark as a warning to safeguard their own space.

The most critical part of stopping the dog's barking is to get informed. Identify the reason behind the barking and you can stop it before it starts. If the dog always goes nuts when the mailman comes, be ready for it.

Right before the neighbor typically comes home, you should put a leash on your dog. As the sound of his truck nears, tug on the leash so that the dog understands you are next to him. Sometimes it helps to comfort him by petting.

In fact, if your dog is an outdoor dog, keeping a squirt gun in hand may be a good idea. Before your dog really gets going with his barking, give him a reminder squirt with the water gun. Soon he'll associate the barking behavior with that unpleasant consequence.

Remember to use both positive and negative reinforcement with your dog. In addition to just punishing him for barking, praise him for not barking in a situation where he normally would.

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Find out more about how to train your dog, by going to this website about leash training your dog.

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