How To Stop Your Dogs Barking


Barking is a perfectly natural and normal behavior in dogs, but can be very frustrating, tiresome and even embarrassing for the owner.

Furthermore, you can't expect a dog to be completely silent all of the time, because it is simply not in their nature.

So there comes a time when a little intervention is needed to keep angry neighbors' at bay and your own sanity intact.

First of all, try to work out what may be causing the barking behavior. Is your dog getting enough exercise, food and attention? Are they getting too much of a good/bad thing? Are they physically uncomfortable or would there be a reason for them to feel anxious (a bad past upbringing, a dangerous or unfamiliar surrounding etc).

Next, have your dog's favorite treat within reach. Then use this treat to praise your dog for barking once he starts by saying 'Good boy/girl' and then say 'What's the matter?'

Next, issue a command such as 'Be quiet.' Make sure you use the same command each time so that your dog begins to recognize the word.

Next, wave the treat in front of your dog's nose. Most dogs will instantly quiet down, because they will be concentrating on smelling and attempting to eat or lick the treat, rather than barking.

Keep praising the dog. Tell the dog that he is a good dog for being quiet. After 3 seconds of quiet time, allow your dog to have the treat.

Now wave another treat in front of your dog if he starts to bark again. This time, try to extend the time between treats, from perhaps 3 seconds of quiet time to 6 or 7 seconds. Your dog will begin to learn that after each successful interval without barking, he will be rewarded.

Each time your dog barks instead of remaining quiet, remember to use the chosen command word telling them to "Be Quiet" or whatever you decide. Then, each time he/she remains quiet, continue the pattern of giving a treat as a reward.

Finally, aim to increase the quiet time intervals by 3 seconds each time. After just one session, you should notice that the intervals can be stretched out to 2-3 minutes of quiet time already.

Using this technique is effective, and is the start of a well behaved and fun loving dog.

If you'd like to know even more ways to train your dog to be well behaved, play safe and respect your every command, then visit http://www.bestdogtrainingreview.com today and see how anybody, including you and your dog, can learn to live in perfect harmony without frustrating and aggressive episodes of bad dog behavior.

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