How To Stop Your Dog From Barking!
Barking is a perfectly natural and normal behavior in dogs, but can be very frustrating, tiresome and even embarrassing for the owner.
Furthermore, you can’t expect a dog to be completely silent all of the time, because it is simply not in their nature.
So there comes a time when a little intervention is needed to keep angry neighbors’ at bay and your own sanity intact.
First of all, try to work out what may be causing the barking behavior. Is your dog getting enough exercise, food and attention? Are they getting too much of a good/bad thing? Are they physically uncomfortable or would there be a reason for them to feel anxious (a bad past upbringing, a dangerous or unfamiliar surrounding etc).
Next, have your dog’s favorite treat within reach. Then use this treat to praise your dog for barking once he starts by saying ‘Good boy/girl’ and then say ‘What’s the matter?’
Next, issue a command such as ‘Be quiet.’ Make sure you use the same command each time so that your dog begins to recognize the word.
Next, wave the treat in front of your dog’s nose. Most dogs will instantly quiet down, because they will be
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