Stop Barking - Easy Ways to Make Your Dog Quit Barking

You may get frustrated when you Dog barks at everything that moves but it is good to know there are ways you can train them to stop barking. You have to remember that with pets most of them have reasons for doing certain things and if your pooch is barking too much then he might be telling you something. If you Dog is barking say every time he sees a car pass by then he actually is trying to protect you because he thinks that the car is a threat so he chases after it and barks. You can teach him when the appropriate time to bark is and when it is not time to.

You want to train your dog to understand that there are certain times it is ok for him to bark and he will get rewarded when he does. You want to have a word that he can recognize as a positive word such as "Speak". This will let him know that when you tell him to speak it is ok for him to bark. This is good for your dog to understand this because then he will know that you are not in danger every time a car passes or the mailman comes by.

Remember that it can be easy to get your dog to stop barking at every little thing. You want to have a trigger word so he knows that when you say that word it is ok to bark. this is a good way for your dog to feel safe and be more obedient.

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Puppy Obedience Training - How to Quiet Your Naughty Barking Puppy

Puppy obedience training can be so frustrating at times and if your puppy is constantly barking and driving you mad then it's time to stop and have a rethink.

First of all you should try and find out why your puppy is barking so much. Dogs and puppies do love to bark, that is part of their nature but excessive barking can cause so much annoyance and should be deterred. Your puppy could be barking because he is in pain or has some disorder so a quick trip to the vets for a checkup will put your mind at rest when he gets a clean bill of health.

Excessive barking could be due to boredom and not getting enough exercise. So make sure your puppy has plenty of interesting toys to play with and some good puppy chews to keep him occupied. Take your puppy out for a walk at least every day to give him plenty of exercise. Some breeds of Dog really do need a lot of exercising to get rid of their excess energy, so if you have the type of dog that needs plenty exercising try and take him to the park to have a good run around. If you have trained your puppy to come and can trust him off the lead, take him to a park where he can be let off his lead for a run around. If not put him on a long extended lead and so he can run about and let off steam.

Another reason for constant barking could be that your puppy wants your attention. If you get angry and shout and yell at your puppy when he is barking and he barks back and then you shout at him some more, he will think you are having a wonderful game with him. He is getting your attention, which is what he wanted in the first place so now he knows when he barks at you, you will play this fun barking game with him! In order to break the cycle of shouting and barking at each other, the next time your puppy starts barking at you, just remain very calm and ignore him. When he finally stops barking, reward him with a treat for stopping barking. This will of course take a lot of patience and self control on your part but if it gets too much, you can get up and leave the room. When the barking stops, return to the room and reward your puppy for stopping barking. After a time your puppy will get the message that stopping barking will lead to the attention he craves and treats as well.

Just try the above method and soon your naughty barking puppy, will turn into a well behaved and contented puppy.

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Fear of Other Dogs - Dog Lunging and Barking

A couple of months ago I received an email from someone who was very frustrated that her 1 ½ year-old Yorkshire Terrier was growling and lunging at some (OK, many!) Dogs they passed on the street. According to her, the behavior started when the Dog was about a year old and had progressed rapidly in the last six months. After further conversation she explained that she had gotten her dog when he was 12 weeks old from a breeder, brought him home and promptly kept him indoors for the next 6 weeks, as instructed by her veterinarian. When she did start taking him outdoors he seemed very anxious and timid, especially when passing other dogs. The change from being scared to seemingly aggressive is one of the things that confused her about what was going on with her little dog. She admitted that her frustration had gotten to the point where she was resorting to yelling at her dog and yanking on his leash in an effort to get him to walk by the other dogs calmly.

I explained to her that it seemed to be what is, unfortunately, a common scenario. That is, a puppy kept in probable, relative isolation at the breeder's home, who is then transferred to another isolation ward (the pup's new home) is then expected to handle the big world out there. When the pup is finally exposed to the world it is the equivalent of a child of about 4 years old going outside for the first time. While some dogs are temperamentally equipped to handle this, many are not.

This little Yorkshire Terrier would have benefitted greatly from early and ongoing socialization and exposure to the world during the crucial socialization period of about 8-26 weeks of age. His was a case of the culprit probably being both nature and nurture. He is likely to have been genetically predisposed to being of a more reserved and cautious character, which was exacerbated by the fact that he was not adequately socialized and exposed to the world at a young age.

I also explained that, we definitely don't like everyone we meet and can't expect our dogs to either. So, the goal here wasn't to have her pup love every dog, rather to become equipped to handle exposure to other dogs and hopefully make at least a few canine friends so that walks would be more pleasant for her dog and for her.

From what she described her dog is probably barking in an effort to keep other dogs away, not to actually try to inflict any serious harm to them. While we usually simply avoid the people we don't like, a dog on a leash walking down a relatively small city street may feel he is being forced to approach a dog he is uncomfortable with. This is similar to being trapped in a corner at a cocktail party with someone we don't like!

In our first lesson we set about setting a foundation for her dog's road to socialization recovery. This started with making sure that she resolved to no longer verbally or physically punish her dog if he barked at other dogs. There are only two things that are likely to result from this approach; It will make your dog fear you, and it will make him even more stressed out when other dogs approach because he will anticipate a punishing experience. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if he barked even more ferociously in an effort to keep the other dogs away. After all, being punished around other dogs is likely to teach him that the presence of other dogs causes the punishment to happen, so he is going to do everything he can to keep them away!

There are a few simple steps you can take to solve this problem:

1.) Provide plenty of opportunities to socialize. The most obvious cause of this problem is a lack of adequate, ongoing socialization. Dogs need to have the opportunity to meet dogs and have off leash play sessions so that they learn good social skills and build confidence around other dogs. In addition, it is important to know that even dogs with good off leash social skills may develop on leash aggression problems, just like this dog has. In these cases the culprit is usually the owner. Most owners get upset that their dog fails to make friends with new acquaintances. They react by jerking the leash and telling the dog "No!" By inadvertently eliminating the two acceptable options - trying to calmly work things out or simply leaving - the dog has only the fight option (again, imagine the dog feeling trapped in a corner). For dogs under 20 pounds, trainer moderated small dog playgroups can be quite useful as a way of allowing your dog to learn better social skills with other dogs (and their people). It may take some time for your dog to relax and enjoy himself, but with each positive encounter your dog has, he is developing better skills to cope with interacting with other dogs, whether on the street on leash or indoors at a playgroup.

2.) Stay calm around other dogs. Or at least fake it for your dog's benefit. Go so far as to pretend you are really happy when another dog approaches. Your dog may be confused by your new attitude at first, but pretty soon he will get the idea you enjoy the company of other dogs: the goal is that he will too. Also, for a few weeks, try rewarding your dog with a tasty treat every time another dog passes. Rewarding your dog when other dogs approach will teach him that dogs approaching equals great stuff from you. This will be as effective as if you were given $500 every time a person with a blue shirt walked by. Pretty soon you'd be eagerly looking for people wearing blue shirts to approach.

3.) Find a great, reward based trainer to guide you. Don't underestimate the benefits of having an experienced, reward based trainer help you help your dog. Private in home lessons are generally a good start with fear issues. An appropriate group training class can also be a terrific way to practice around controlled distractions

In the past month this lovely, little Yorkie has made wonderful progress. He attends our small dog playgroups twice a week, and has just joined one of our small dog training classes where he is learning to respond promptly to requests to focus, come when called, hand target, sit and down. These, and the other skills he is learning, are an added way to developing his confidence in himself, trust in people and in being around other dogs and having a great time.

Andrea is a Certified Pet Dog Trainer through the Certification Council for Pet Dog Trainers and a Certified Pet Partners Team evaluator for the Delta Society and the AKC's Canine Good Citizen (CGC) test. She is the director of Andrea Arden Dog Training, and was named the best dog trainer in New York by New York, W, Time Out and Quest magazines and the Daily News. Her website is located at http://www.andreaarden.com and she can be reached at 212-414-9597. You can follow her on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/andreaardendogtraining.

Barking Dog Collars To Stop The Constant Racket

Barking Dog collars are useful to help you train your Dog to control excess barking. All dogs bark. It's just a way of communication. And all barking is not bad. The bad part is excessive barking and barking at the wrong time, like at night.But a dog barking collar is best used in combination with other types of training.

Before you get a dog barking collar, spend some time observing your dog to try to understand why all the barking. It may be a simple matter to stop the barking without the expense and trouble of a collar. And remember that in most cases the dog collar will only stop the barking while it is on the dog. Dogs are smart. Take the collar off and the barking starts back.

If you choose to get a dog bark collar, you can choose from three types.

The citronella collar is preferred by many. It works by spraying citronella oil near the dog's nose when the barking starts. The stinky oil stops most dogs from barking without harming the dog. Some dogs keep barking, but not many.

Another control collar is an ultrasonic collar. These devices emit ultrasonic sounds when barking starts. It's irritating to dogs but not to people. This works with most dogs but not all.

The final category of dog training collars is the electronic shock collar. Barking sets off an electrical jolt that only stops when the barking stops. Most dogs quickly learn to stop barking, but usually only works while the collar is on. Dogs learn quickly that no shock happens when the collar is off. Also, many dogs become fearful and crazy when subjected to shocks. Do you blame them? Many people see these as cruel. Since the citronella collars seem to work as well or better, citronella collars are a better choice.

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Al Bullington's nerves cannot handle constant dog barking in the daytime or at night.