| Wanting to stop their dog barking is one of the | | | | To solve the problem of poor socialization, you |
| most frustrating motions a dog owner can go | | | | can take him to parks where he can come across |
| through, especially so when it continues | | | | many types of animals, people, etc. First few |
| throughout the night. Barking is a normal behavior | | | | days allow your dog to view other dogs with their |
| of dogs; however continuous barking for a long | | | | owner from a reasonable distance, gradually allow |
| time is the symbol that your dog has a problem | | | | him to mingle with them. If your dog tries to |
| or needs attention from you. | | | | request something by barking, do not give him |
| Always try to control of the situation as soon as | | | | immediately and wait until he stops it. Make him |
| your dog develops with a barking problem. If you | | | | clear that he won't get anything by barking. |
| ignore this in the starting stage, he might make | | | | Some dogs enjoy barking and they pass their |
| barking as a habit and stopping will not be easy in | | | | spare time by doing it. Keep your dog busy with |
| the future. | | | | chewable or exciting toys to try and distract him. |
| First step in controlling this problem is discovering | | | | If your dog usually begins barking when guests |
| when and for how long your dog barks, and the | | | | come to the house, it may be that he is just |
| reason behind his barking. You may need to do | | | | trying to get your attention, it is best to avoid |
| some detective job to obtain this information. This | | | | giving him your attention completely so that he |
| is difficult especially if your dog barks when you | | | | doesn't think he has a new way to get your |
| are away from the home. If at all possible, try | | | | attention whenever he wants. |
| and get a rough estimation from a neighbor. | | | | An electronic bark collar is a method of stopping |
| Few reasons behind dog barking are:- | | | | unwanted dog barking. This helps in learning dogs |
| - When they feel nervous, hungry and anxious, | | | | to stop unnecessary barking quickly. When your |
| - When they see strangers, | | | | dog barks the collar will give a mild static feeling. |
| - Lack of exercise, | | | | This feeling will slightly increase if your dog |
| - Poor socialization, | | | | continues barking. Do not forget to reward your |
| - Environmental reasons such as unfamiliar sounds, | | | | dog when he stops excessive barking. |
| - Monotony, irritation, loneliness, etc | | | | Ultrasonic bark collars are another type of bark |
| Training is more helpful in stopping uncontrolled | | | | collar uses sound as the tool for correcting dog |
| dog barking. Yelling at dogs will not stop barking | | | | behavior. The device attached to the collar |
| problem; he may think that even you are barking | | | | identifies dog barking and without delay makes |
| along with him. Once your dog understands the | | | | some sound which is annoying dogs and they will |
| basic commands such as "sit" and "stay", you can | | | | stop barking. |
| start teaching him to shut his mouth. | | | | |