Solving The Problem Of A Barking Dog

a title="Stop Excessive Barking" href="http://www.dogaggression.com">Excessive barking is the plague of dog owners everywhere. It is perfectly normal for a dog to bark when it encounters different situations, certain breeds more than others. Unfortunately the natural act of barking leads to many dogs being unwanted and left on the streets alone to fend for themselves.

Stopping bad barking behaviors is actually quite easy to accomplish. First of all, it’s key that you remember that you’ll never stop your dog from barking completely. This is genetically implanted in them and is therefore quite natural. If it is complete silence from barking, that you are after, then do not consider getting a dog. Its natural behavior in many circumstances such as being afraid, concerned, alienated for dogs to bark. Dont prevent your dog from carrying on with these behaviors.

Some owners attempt this through the use of shock or spray collars. This type of device is nasty for the dog. Your dog will be given a quick shock as soon as it begins barking. While the manufacturers will tell you that the shock is comparable to that of a static spark that you’d get from walking across carpet and touching a metal surface, this is not true. Collars such as these do fail, they do have faults and can end up shocking your dog without the dog doing anything whatsover.

A much more effective way to stop bad barking behaviors is through simple distraction. For instance, if a strange person is invited in to your house and your dog constantly barks at them, state the command "no" in an assertive tone and distract their mind by giving them something. It’s important that you do not yell at or punish your dog for barking. This can cause doubt in their minds as to what you require. Always remember that the key to training is the ability to remain consistent. At every occurrence of your dog barking when you do not want it to you should give the same reprimand following by the same distraction.

Praise them when they play with their toy instead of barking, in a light and excited tone of voice. As your dog begins to learn what you want, they will stay silent in anticipation of your praise and their reward, as dogs love to please their pack leader: you. Repeat this process of reprimand and reward as long as is necessary to teach your dog when it’s okay to bark and when it’s not.