How to Stop Excessive Dog Barking
Barking is a natural part of a dogs behavior, but excessive barking can become a major problem. When your dog barks excessively it can be a sign of problems with the dog, it can also annoy your neighbors, and intimidate people who come to your home. This article will outline how to stop excessive dog barking.
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Instructions
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The first step to stopping excessive dog barking is to let your dog know that you do not approve of the behavior that they are exhibiting. This means a stern command of "no" or "no bark" when the dog is barking. Do not get mad and yell at the dog, as this can raise their excitement level and cause them to bark even further.
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The second step to stopping excessive dog barking is to not reward bad behavior. If you pet your dog while they are barking in an attempt to calm them down you are rewarding this behavior, and the dog may then think that this is a desired behavior which they will then repeat(the same goes for giving a dog food when they are barking, they can take the food as a reward and will keep barking thinking that it is a desired behavior).
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The third step to stopping excessive dog barking is to reward your dog at the correct time. Once you have given your dog the command to stop barking, and they have completely stopped barking, then you can reward them with food or by petting them. By rewarding the dog when they stop the barking you are showing them that you do not like the behavior, and they will associate barking with an undesired behavior and will quit barking.
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Tips & Warnings
Use the tips in this article to stop excessive dog barking.
