How to stop a dog from barking

One of the main reasons that people bring their dog to a trainer is for housebreaking and another that is high on this list is for the need of training is how to stop a dog from barking. Once you get down the main ideas and what to do training will be easy.

The first thing you have to realize is that barking is natural for a dog to do. It is part of their instinct to do so. So don't expect to stop your dog from barking totally. Some dog have more to say than others. With the proper training you can have your dog bark on your command. By using certain key words that will allow your dog to bark. Surprisingly, this will reduce the random barking your dog does now. The words you should use are simple. Use ones that your dog will understand. These words should be one-syllable like "speak" or what ever you will to use to make your dog bark.

The second thing you should try to do is to figure out the reason why is your dog barking. Try to find out what are the reasons for the barking. Is he trying to get your attention or is there danger or something that is exciting to him. As you may know, the dog is barking for a reason, even if that reason is not that obvious to you. For example, is he is barking at the mailman then ask the mailman to give the dog a treat. If your dog realize that the mailman is a friend and not a stranger then he might stop barking at him.

The third training tip to help stop barking is to use exercise. If you get him outside and run and play catch (dog love Frisbees) or go for a good long walk. This might get him tired enough so that he will stop barking so much but would rather want to sleep.

The fourth thing to help stop your dog from barking is to use a shaker can. Take an empty can and fill it with stones or marbles and seal shut. When Your dog starts to bark then shake it. This is noise that is created from shaking it is like taking your fingernail and dragging it across a blackboard. Your dog hates that noise

Like it was stated before that barking is natural and what is making him bark that is just fine, but try to remove the reason to stop barking and that will be a better thing to do.

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