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Step 1
Purchase a dog crate large enough that your dog can stretch out but not so large that she can stand up on her hind legs. Crates are wonderful training tools and your dog will come to feel so secure in hers that she will hop in by herself at naptime.
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Step 2
Start crate training a noisy dog at night. Allow him to use the bathroom before putting him in and leave him in for no longer than six hours. As he gets used to the crate, you can work up to eight hours overnight.
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Step 3
Reprimand your dog by saying "No!," when she begins barking. If she does not stop, carry her to her crate and place her inside. If she continues to bark, place a lightweight blanket or sheet over the crate to block her view. Most dogs will quit barking soon after their crate is covered.
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Step 4
Sign your dog up for obedience classes. Being around other dogs and people will help him adjust without barking and biting. The trainers are used to barking dogs and they will utilize crates, treats and clickers to teach him not to bark or nip at others.
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Step 5
Reward your dog with food and petting only when she is quiet and behaved. Resist feeding your dog to keep her from barking or biting. It only teaches her that bad behavior results in a full bowl of food. Instead, wait until she is quiet.
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Step 6
Consider a bark collar if your dog yaps at everything that moves. Bark collars work by emitting a high-pitched whistle when a dog barks. The dog soon learns that barking is the cause of an uncomfortable noise in his ears.
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Step 7
Put your dog in her crate if she nips at a visitor's legs. Immediate action is required for even a small dog if she tries to bite. Give her the firm command "NO," and put her immediately in her crate and cover it.
