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How to Stop Your Barking Dog
How to Stop Your Barking Dog
By Dave Curran
Dogs bark for various reasons such as fear or to scare away threats, to communicate, through boredom, and sometimes just because they are happy.
Generally speaking, it is not possible to stop your dog from barking altogether (surgery will work but is only used in extreme cases), and it would probably not be wise to try and do so. After all, most people would want their dog to warn them of intruders or other threats.
But sometimes there is nothing more annoying than a barking dog, and there are times when we need to reduce our dog's barking. To really have a chance of stopping your dog from barking you need to do two things:
1) Identify the thing that is causing your dog to bark, and2) Either remove that thing, or teach your dog to ignore it through behaviour modification.
So lets look at each of these things in more detail:
If your dog is barking while you are home, sneak out and see if you can identify what your dog is barking at. If your dog is scared of something, then you may be able to show your dog that the thing is not a threat, by introducing your dog to the perceived "threat". This may need to be a gradual introduction, and may need to be done over a period of time until your dog becomes comfortable with the "threat". If you are persistent you will stop your dog from barking over time.
If your dog is barking while you are absent, then it may be because your dog is bored. The best way to counter this is to reduce your dog's boredom by giving it things to do while you are out. There are a range of toys available which you can hide a treat in. Dogs love trying to remove the treat and this can keep them busy for hours. Another way to reduce boredom is to spend more time with your dog while you are home. Plenty of play time and exercise, particularly walking, will satisfy your dogs urge for stimulation and will probably also wear your dog out, making it more likely to sleep, rather than look for things to bark at during your absence.
The keys to stop your barking dog are identifying and removing the threat, or modifying your dog's behaviour so that it does not want to bark.
Work on these two things and your dog will bark less.
RegardsDave
Dave has over 30 years experience with dogs, and realises the frustration confronting many dog owners.
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Nuisance Barking - How to Fix It
Nuisance Barking - How to Fix It
By Jim Burwell
As a natural and completely normal part of a dog's behavior, they bark. While this may be for a number of different reasons, it doesn't always mean that danger is imminent. Some dogs bark excessively, which can become quite annoying. It can be controlled, but you must first understand some of the reasons they bark - and why YOU might be at the root of the problem.
Barking seems to be more dominant in certain breeds of dogs than others. Huskies are very vocal dogs, Yorkies tend to bark a lot. Barking by a dog can be a signal that he's defending his territory, alerting others that they are in his space. Barking dogs will also use it to seek attention. Barking is also part of the play routine.
However, most if not all nuisance barking is due to boredom and loneliness. We tend to forget that dogs are pack animals. They have a social structure in their pack and they belong to a PACK. They are generally NOT solitary creatures. But we, as dog owners, more times than not, do not think about what our dogs need to be balanced. And being isolated and alone does not make your dog balanced- it makes your dog anxious, lonely and bored.
As an example, it you have relegated your dog to the backyard that is a sure fire recipe for behavior problems. The reasons are:
- There is no one outside to interrupt inappropriate behavior with a NO, OFF and redirect to appropriate behavior so the dog is allowed to practice unacceptable behavior all day long or all night long.
If your dog barks constantly and is an inside dog, some of the reasons can be;
- Demanding your attention. The dog barks, you pet or pay attention, the dog figures out barking gets him what he wants
So how do you fix an inside dog that barks. Use your leadership role and training. When the barking starts, immediately interrupt the behavior with a NO OFF then give the dog something to do that is appropriate and praise. If your dog is barking to demand your attention, do not give him attention. If the barking continues, use your leadership and training skills and have him go to his place. Remember, things must by on your terms, not your dog's terms.
So how do you fix an outside dog that barks---easy. Bring it inside and begin teaching your dog how to be a great member of your family.
Be as comfortable with the trainer of your dog as you are the teacher of your children. And remember, Opportunity Barks!
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Stop Your Dog From Barking - 3 Ways to Reduce the Problem of Barking Dogs
Stop Your Dog From Barking - 3 Ways to Reduce the Problem of Barking Dogs
By S J Newport
Sometimes, the simple truth is that you may have a dog that barks way too much.Some people don't mind this, but plenty of others do.It's important to remember that just like people, dogs use their vocal skills to communicate to their owners and their fellow pack members.It should never be our intention to prevent our dogs from barking altogether, but more to give our dogs some guidelines as to when they can and can't show off their vocal talents for whatever reason.
Don't choose a dog that is known for its barking abilities.Different breeds are bred for different purposes, and a lot of those dogs, as part of their job description is to bark-when cornering an intruder, or tracking prey for example.Different types of dogs have different types of barks.Research this before you choose your dog.Don't let your dog teach you to jump up when she drops her ball in your lap and barks at you to come outside.Only get up when she is quiet.Message to dog = owner gets up when I am quiet.When I bark = no result.When your dog starts to bark, give her a second or two to do her thing. She is allowed to be a dog. If she continues, reach out and clasp your hand gently but firmly around her muzzle. She will probably try to wriggle from your grasp. The other hand on the collar is called for here.This works in 2 ways. Firstly, the barking stops immediately; no dog can bark with their mouths shut. You are also showing, and proving your authority and your pack leader status, by using a physical action but in a non-violent way.You are showing yourself to be a compassionate leader but you will not have this nonsense and have no problem with asserting your wishes.Keep hold of her collar and her muzzle until she calms down.Only when she stops trying to pull away has she accepted your authority. When silent and still for a further second or two, let her go, and praise her. You are praising her for the 2 seconds of still and quiet. She won't think that she's getting the praise for the barking. That few seconds are long gone in a dogs mind.
You must be the pack leader.As a follower it is your dog's duty to let the leader know what's going on elsewhere in camp and out of it.It is also his job to hush it when pack leader says so.
Training your dog doesn't have to be difficult. Training any animal is based on a series of body languages with consistent and persistent effort that is based on a knowledge and an understanding of how that animal has evolved through the years and what motivates them.
In order to get the best out of our dogs, and for them to get the best out of us, their owners, it's important to understand that the relationship is not based on equality but on a humane hierarchical system where there is a leader and a follower. The owner must be the leader and the dog must be the follower.
There is a website at Basic Dog Training where you can get lots more information about dog training and various behaviour issues. You are also able to access a free report exposing some of the myths surrounding the whole dog training topic from Dog Training Report
Dog training is a large, but not complicated field, whereby learning and teaching your dog the basics, can make for a much more peaceful life for all concerned. What have you got to lose?
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