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How to Stop Dog Barking

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If you have a dog you have to stop dog barking. It is annoying to you and to your neighbors. It can lead to calls to the police from neighbors and friends not coming over to visit. You must stop dog barking now.

Difficulty: Easy
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  1. Step 1

    There are a couple of different ways to stop dog barking. The first is to exercise the dog so they have less energy. Take the dog for a walk or play fetch. This will stop dog barking because they will be to tired.

  2. Step 2

    Give the dog plenty of things to do when they are home alone. To stop dog barking make sure they have a toy or bone to chew on. Give them something to do.

  3. Step 3

    The last and maybe the best way to stop dog barking is to use negative reinforcement. This can be a metal can full of pennies that will make a loud sound. Shake it next to the dog to startle it stop the barking. The other alternative is to use a spray water bottle and spray them in the face when they bark. This will stop dog barking. But you need to do it consistently. The more you do it, the less they will bark.

  4. Step 4

    Try these things to stop dog barking. If nothing is working, try some of the books I listed in the resources section.

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