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Stop A Barking Dog In A Few Easy Steps

May 17th, 2008 · No Comments

by Lacy Holly

This has been a part of our lives at one point or another. Someone has a dog that barks all the time and it doesn’t ever seem to stop. What makes it even worse is when it is you own dog that is causing all that ruckus and you have no clue how to stop barking dogs or where to even start.

You should be relieved to find out that all dogs bark for a reason, even though the reasons may not always stand out as clearly as we would have hoped. However, we do know that the main reason for dog barking is warn us of strangers who are walking near by.

If your dog is a chronic barker then you may need to look at several different causes before finding the right one that will stop a barking dog successfully. The majority of the time a dog barks because he is bored. If you have been very busy lately and haven’t been spending as much time with your furry friend as you’d like this may be the reason for your barking troubles.

Also, check to see if your dog has food and water, this may be a reason why your dog wont stop barking. Also consider the temperature outside. Is it too hot or too cold for your furry friend to feel comfortable? If so, consider getting him a dog house or some sort of protection and shelter.

Either way, it is not that difficult to stop barking dogs if you just look first to see if their immediate needs are met. Spend quality time with your dog each day and make sure he has some toys to play with while you are gone.

Training your dog will make a huge impact because in doing so, you will be able to teach him a command that will tell him when to stop barking. Plus, as you spend time training your dog he will grow to trust you more and you will grow to love him more.

Be considerate of your neighbors. Having been a neighbor of a chronic barker myself I know how stressful it can be to hear a barking dog all day long and not be able to do much of anything about it. If your neighbor comes to you and asks you to do something about your dog, don’t be defensive. You must realize that your dog may act differently when you are a work.

Even though we may be tempted to stop dog barking completely, keep in mind that barking is the main form of communication your dog has. You don’t want to eliminate his ability to speak to you. So the focus here is to make sure his needs are met and then to teach him proper barking etiquette. When it is alright to go bark and when you have heard enough.

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