How to Train a Dog Not to Bark

How to stop a dog from barking

1. Don't call against it

If you bark back at the dog, it will irritate the dog, and it may bark back louder, and the two parties will fall into a more chaotic argument. The owner can respond to its calls with a steady voice, and don't yell to stimulate its emotions.

2. Training and rewards

You can teach your dog a command to keep quiet, such as putting your index finger in front of your mouth while saying "shh," and rewarding your dog with a treat if it stops barking. If it still keeps barking, it must not be given snacks, otherwise it will think that it has food every time it barks.

3. Create a good impression of the dog

Some dogs will bark when the courier comes to the door, because it feels that the courier has violated its territory. If the courier leaves in a hurry, the dog will think that his barking drove him away. The first time I saw the courier, I still kept barking. The best way is to let the courier linger for a while, let him give the dog a snack, and establish a good impression so that there will be no more troubles in the future.

4. Prevent dogs from hearing scary sounds

Some dogs are very sensitive to sound. When they hear the sound of washing machines, fireworks and vacuum cleaners, they will have stress behavior and may bark all the time. If the owner is ineffective in training the dog, it is best to keep it away from these sources of fear as much as possible, otherwise it will aggravate its anxiety and stress.

5. Keep bored dogs busy

Many dogs bark because they are bored and lonely, with all their energy and nowhere else to vent. Even if it has nothing to say, it will talk to itself and bark to relieve loneliness. Therefore, in addition to taking it out for exercise regularly, the owner should also accompany it more. It can also provide it with chewing toys and educational toys that can entertain itself, so that the dog can have more fun.