Excessive barking is the plague of dog owners everywhere. While it’s natural for dogs to bark under certain circumstances, some dogs are a bit overzealous with this vocalization. It is extremely sad and one of the main reasons that alot of dogs get left along at animal shelters.
Stopping bad barking behaviors is actually quite easy to accomplish. First and foremost it is critical that you note you will be unable to cease your dog’s barking behavior totally. This is genetically implanted in them and is therefore quite natural. Dogs do bark and should bark at times and if this is not for you then please rethink the type of pet you get. Dogs are going to bark when they are startled, when they are afraid, when they see other dogs. You should not discourage your dog for carrying out these behaviors.
Some owners attempt this through the use of shock or spray collars. Devices such as t. Your dog will be given a quick shock as soon as it begins barking. While the manufacturers will tell you that the shock is comparable to that of a static spark that you’d get from walking across carpet and touching a metal surface, this is not true. It has been shown that such collars go wrong and indiscriminate cause shocks to dogs which can leave nasty burns and scarring.
A much more effective way to stop bad barking behaviors is through simple distraction. As an example, a new person to them is in your house and they will not stop barking at them, let them know this is unacceptable by saying “no” then redirect their behavior on to something else like one of their toys. Avoid shouting at or hitting your dog for barking. Confusion can occur because of this. Any dog training is achieved through being consistent. Each time your dog barks at an inappropriate time, you must offer the same reprimand, and the same distraction.
Praise them when they play with their toy instead of barking, in a light and excited tone of voice. As your dog begins to learn what you want, they will stay silent in anticipation of your praise and their reward, as dogs love to please their pack leader: you. Repetition is the key, as with all training. Treat and reprimand enough times so that your dog gets what is expected of it.
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