{"id":5349,"date":"2012-04-10T08:59:41","date_gmt":"2012-04-10T08:59:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.petspyjamas.com\/blog\/?p=5349"},"modified":"2016-09-15T13:48:53","modified_gmt":"2016-09-15T12:48:53","slug":"how-do-i-stop-my-dog-barking-so-much","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.petspyjamas.com\/blog\/how-do-i-stop-my-dog-barking-so-much\/","title":{"rendered":"How do I stop my dog barking so much?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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As much as we love our pampered pals, a constantly barking dog can become something of a nuisance \u2013 it can lead to complaints from neighbours, ruined walks and many a headache late at night. The first step towards stopping this troublesome trait is to understand why they\u2019re barking in the first place.<\/p>\n

When reading the latest dog barking information<\/a>, you\u2019ll notice that not all barks are bad \u2013 there are a number of key messages that your pooch may be trying to get across to you that shouldn\u2019t be ignored or \u201ctrained out\u201d.<\/p>\n

Barking is often a natural reaction to a situation that your dog considers dangerous, and is an attempt to get your attention and seek a reaction \u2013 remember, as your best friend, they\u2019re only trying to protect you. They may also bark when they\u2019re anxious or worried about being left alone, and this is often accompanied by high-pitched whining. You can get loads more information on types of dog bark<\/a>\u00a0online and from your vet.<\/p>\n

Whilst in some situations your dog\u2019s bark should be tolerated, you may also experience loud and constant barks when they\u2019re bored, playful or just seeking attention. There are a number of techniques you can use to solve this problem, although your main course of action should be to get some help from a qualified dog trainer. There are a number of dog trainers in the UK<\/a> who can provide you with the skills you need to get rid of the less important barking from your dog\u2019s vocabulary, and restore peace and quiet to your home.<\/p>\n

If you haven\u2019t got the time for long-term training, you may want to consider removing any motivation that your dog has for barking for no reason \u2013 don\u2019t give your pooch treats to quiet them down, as this will only encourage further bad behaviour. Should passers-by on the street trigger your doggie\u2019s bark, try closing your curtains or bringing the dog inside the house \u2013 taking away these visual triggers can go a long way to solving your problem, by teaching them that it won\u2019t be tolerated in your home.<\/p>\n

You can also try to condition your puppy to only bark when it\u2019s necessary to do so. When your mutt barks to warn you, use tactile rewards such as a Bark Jacobs funny chew toy<\/a>\u00a0as a reward for their protective behaviour \u2013 should they then continue to bark atpassers-by or for attention, remove the toy until they stop. You can also use the\u00a0chew toy\u00a0to teach your pet the \u201cquiet\u201d command \u2013 this starts by teaching your dog to speak on command, followed by a reward for when they stop on command. Again, for more information on types of dog barking, ask your vet.<\/p>\n

If you follow these tips and act on more dog barking information from the professionals, you\u2019ll be going a long way towards reducing the amount of unnecessary barking that your dog indulges in, and restoring a level of peace in your home. Using toys\u00a0or other treats can help with the training process, making your transition from yappy pup to well-behaved dog as easy as possible.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

As much as we love our pampered pals, a constantly barking dog can become something of a nuisance. 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