There are many reasons why dogs bark. Some breeds of dog have a lot
of vocal power but this can be easily remedied. Some techniques to help
you understand and figure out how to stop dog barking are as follows:
Water Spray
Keep a spray bottle or a bottle with a nozzle that sprays filled with
water handy at all times. When your dog barks, say the word quiet.
If he does not stop, go up to him quietly and spray water from the
bottle over your dog’s face. Make sure you do not just run up to him
and squirt the sprayer in his nose or face. Give him sufficient warning
by saying the word quiet first. Next time he will think twice before
barking, consider the threat of the water spray and remain quiet as
commanded.
Dog Training Collars
Although collars are an effective training support, they are also practical to use when you are trying to find out ways of making your dog stop barking. These days there is a wide variety of anti-barking collars available. There are traditional collars that give a tiny jolt of electricity or a tiny burst of citrus pungent smell every time a dog barks. The citrus smell collars have been found to be very effective because dogs are very sensitive to smell. Some collars emit a beep when a dog barks and it seems to effectively distract the pet.
Leisure Amusement
If you have to leave your dog alone for a few hours or a day it will upset him and make him bark. Ensure you have kept enough water, food and a warm and dry place for him to lie down along with some toys. Keep the kind of food he likes like rawhide chews and soft bones and toys so that he feels happy and content in your absence.
Soothers
Some dogs bark because they feel lonely. Some dogs are so fond of their master or family that they feel depressed when they are left alone. To comfort the stressed dog, it would be nice to keep a radio switched on or a recording of the family talking playing on the cassette player.
You might need to try one or more of these suggestions to find out what works best for your dog. It will take some time to figure it out, but you need to try everything to stop your dog from barking.
Water Spray
Keep a spray bottle or a bottle with a nozzle that sprays filled with
water handy at all times. When your dog barks, say the word quiet.
If he does not stop, go up to him quietly and spray water from the
bottle over your dog’s face. Make sure you do not just run up to him
and squirt the sprayer in his nose or face. Give him sufficient warning
by saying the word quiet first. Next time he will think twice before
barking, consider the threat of the water spray and remain quiet as
commanded.Dog Training Collars
Although collars are an effective training support, they are also practical to use when you are trying to find out ways of making your dog stop barking. These days there is a wide variety of anti-barking collars available. There are traditional collars that give a tiny jolt of electricity or a tiny burst of citrus pungent smell every time a dog barks. The citrus smell collars have been found to be very effective because dogs are very sensitive to smell. Some collars emit a beep when a dog barks and it seems to effectively distract the pet.
Leisure Amusement
If you have to leave your dog alone for a few hours or a day it will upset him and make him bark. Ensure you have kept enough water, food and a warm and dry place for him to lie down along with some toys. Keep the kind of food he likes like rawhide chews and soft bones and toys so that he feels happy and content in your absence.
Soothers
Some dogs bark because they feel lonely. Some dogs are so fond of their master or family that they feel depressed when they are left alone. To comfort the stressed dog, it would be nice to keep a radio switched on or a recording of the family talking playing on the cassette player.
You might need to try one or more of these suggestions to find out what works best for your dog. It will take some time to figure it out, but you need to try everything to stop your dog from barking.