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Step 1
Try to determine why your dog barks'eliminating the cause will increase your chances of success.
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Step 2
Have your dog's favorite treat within reach.
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Step 3
Praise the dog for barking once he starts by saying 'Good job' and then 'What's the matter?'
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Step 4
Tell the dog, 'Be quiet.'
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Step 5
Wave the treat in front of your dog's nose. Most dogs will instantly quiet down, because they will be concentrating on smelling and attempting to lick the treat, rather than barking.
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Step 6
Keep praising the dog. Tell the dog that he is a good dog for being quiet.
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Step 7
Let the dog have the treat after 3 seconds of quiet time.
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Step 8
Wave another treat in front of your dog if he starts to bark again. This time, try not to let your dog have the treat until 5 seconds of quiet time have elapsed. Your dog should learn that after each successful quiet-time interval, he will be rewarded.
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Step 9
Scold your dog every time he makes a mistake. If the dog barks, even for just an instant, as you're waving the treat in front of his nose, say 'Be quiet,' in a louder voice. Then reward the dog immediately after he stops barking.
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Step 10
Increase the quiet-time intervals by 3 seconds each time: from 3 seconds to 6 seconds to 9 seconds and so on. It is possible to continue to a couple of minutes of quiet time during the first session, which would mean significant progress in curbing your dog's barking habit.
Comments
smile-up said
on 5/5/2009 This sounds like a good idea. I will try it. Thanks
kylirules said
on 12/31/2008 This technique actually works! Thanks! The problem is, she will bark once just so I will pull out a treat just so when she stops I have to give her a treat. She is a genius! Help!
Ronbo said
on 9/1/2008 Re: I finally got my neighbors dogs to stop barking!
I used to have a problem with my neighbors dogs that would constantly bark day and night. At first I thought it would stop but it went on day after day. I finally confronted my neighbor about the problem and he said that he would try to do something about it.
I work very long hours and try to get as much sleep as possible but I am constantly awakened by the barking dog many times during the night. You cannot imagine how frustrating this is unless you have been in this situation.
I finally ended up going on the internet to research my problem and I am so glad that I did. I ended up buying a compact disc from a website. You play the disc and it actually stops the dogs from barking. I put the disc in, pointed the speakers towards the dogs, and nearly fell out of my chair when it actually worked!!! Somehow, the dogs can hear the
Ronbo said
on 9/1/2008 Re: I finally got my neighbors dogs to stop barking!
I used to have a problem with my neighbors dogs that would constantly bark day and night. At first I thought it would stop but it went on day after day. I finally confronted my neighbor about the problem and he said that he would try to do something about it.
I work very long hours and try to get as much sleep as possible but I am constantly awakened by the barking dog many times during the night. You cannot imagine how frustrating this is unless you have been in this situation.
I finally ended up going on the internet to research my problem and I am so glad that I did. I ended up buying a compact disc from a website. You play the disc and it actually stops the dogs from barking. I put the disc in, pointed the speakers towards the dogs, and nearly fell out of my chair when it actually worked!!! Somehow, the dogs can hear the
messytanka said
on 8/15/2008 Thank you thank you! My Jack Russell Terrier never used to bark or even growl until we moved in with a very vocal lab who taught her the art of annoying us owners. 5 stars