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August 11th, 2007 by admin | Filed under Uncategorized.A dog that is constantly barking can become irritating to the quietude and peace around the neighborhood.
A barking dog can also be seen as a sign of an unruly behavior, or perhaps even as an aggressive dog. This can cause both children and adults to shy away from your beloved canine. Training your dog not to bark is therefore of utmost importance.
Why Do Dogs Bark?
While it’s not exactly rocket science, a dog’s barking is its way of communication to the world; it can also mean several other things such as:
It is trying to get your attention due to boredom or loneliness
It may feel threatened or senses non-pack members intruding into its territory
It is trying to alert you and members of their pack of impending threat or danger
Ways To Stop Your Dog From Barking
Negative Association - This is also commonly known as the squirt gun method. Together with the command “No”, call out the command and spray your dog with water when you catch him barking excessively. Use consistently, your dog will start to associate barking as an unpleasant experience as most dogs do not like to get wet.
Toy Carrying - When your dog barks, take your dog favorite toy and place it in its mouth. With your dog needing to bite on it (they cannot bark with its mouth closed), it will muffle the barking.
Training Collars - Anti-dog barking collars can be very helpful if you need to leave your dog alone while you are away at work. Some of these collars release a harmless, nontoxic smell or a mild shock that your dog does not encounter on a regular basis. As a result, your dog will become distracted and cease barking.
Additional Dog Training Tips You Should Know And Apply
Make sure that you dissuade your dog from barking immediately. Do not wait to correct him or her after ten minutes of barking, your dog will not understand the reason for the discipline. This can or will lead to undesirable side effects, such as your loving dog becoming fearful, shy, and even afraid of you.
After your dog has stopped barking, reward him or her with a treat. This way, your dog will equate quietness with yummy treats and will therefore cease barking so much.
If a dog continues to barks excessively even after training and corrections, it may be a symptom of a larger problem. Your dog might be suffering from a mental or physical issue. Visit your vet to have the problem assessed. Any health issues must be addressed first before any training can continue.
Finally, without a constantly barking dog, you will find your relationship with your dog grow more lovingly and affectionate. Therefore, instead of formulating a negative relationship with your canine, take proactive measures today and start training your dog not to bark so much!
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