How To Stop Your Dog From Barking

There may be several reasons why a dog may bark. It may the dog’s instinctive means of warning you of danger or to tell him that he is in pains and needs attention. It could also that your is hungry and wanting food or water. Whatever the reason, a dog that won’t stop barking could be a nightmare for the owner and the neighborhood.

Many cases of excessive dog barking can be stopped by using training and a reward and reprimand method where you teach the dog when to bark and when not to. When the dog barks at the wrong time, scolded it immediately and say “No barking!” “Stop!” When the dog complies, give praise and reward it to reinforce this positive behavior.

Some people opt for an electronic “bark collar”. The collar contains an electronic device which is activated by the action of the dog barking. The device sends a small electric shock which pains and startles the dog. Eventually the dog is able to associate the negative stimulus with the barking and stops doing it.

Another method to stop your dog from barking is to pretend to leave your dog alone, telling him to “Guard the house” and that you will be “back soon”. As soon as your dog starts to bark, then burst furiously into your home, saying “No!” A single experience may be enough to make it clear to your dog that his barking displeases you.
When your dog shows remorse, you should forgive him, settle him down, tell him to “Guard the House” and leave again. Be patient and hope for the best. If your dog has not barked within 5 minutes, you can be almost sure that he has learned his lesson. But if he resumes his barking, you must repeat the entire scenario, and repeat it as often as necessary.

Finally, stay away for a brief time, and when he has not barked, return, greet him fondly and praise him. Then reward him with a treat or a walk, whichever he prefers. The next day you can test him by leaving him alone for a short period of time. It is most likely that he will pass the litmus test.

A simple trick to stop your dog from barking is to give him his ball or bone or favorite toy. He cannot hold something in his mouth and bark at the same time.

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