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How to stop a dog from barking
The problem of course, is when your dog won\'t stop barking and it bothers you or your neighbors. More often than not, barking can be eliminated or reduced to reasonable levels quickly and easily.
Instructions for How to stop a dog from barking:
Step 1:
Try to determine why your dog barks\'eliminating the cause will increase your chances of success.
Step 2:
Have your dog\'s favorite treat within reach.
Step 3:
Praise the dog for barking once he starts by saying \'Good job\' and then \'What\'s the matter?\'
Step 4:
Tell the dog, \'Be quiet.\'
Step 5:
Wave the treat in front of your dog\'s nose. Most dogs will instantly quiet down, because they will be concentrating on smelling and attempting to lick the treat, rather than barking.
Step 6:
Keep praising the dog. Tell the dog that he is a good dog for being quiet.
Step 7:
Let the dog have the treat after 3 seconds of quiet time.
Step 8:
Wave another treat in front of your dog if he starts to bark again. This time, try not to let your dog have the treat until 5 seconds of quiet time have elapsed. Your dog should learn that after each successful quiet-time interval, he will be rewarded.
Step 9:
Scold your dog every time he makes a mistake. If the dog barks, even for just an instant, as you\'re waving the treat in front of his nose, say \'Be quiet,\' in a louder voice. Then reward the dog immediately after he stops barking.
Step 10:
Increase the quiet-time intervals by 3 seconds each time: from 3 seconds to 6 seconds to 9 seconds and so on. It is possible to continue to a couple of minutes of quiet time during the first session, which would mean significant progress in curbing your dog\'s barking habit.
Tips & Warnings for How to stop a dog from barking:
Some breeds tend to bark more than others. Check with other owners to find out if your dog\'s barking habits are normal.
It takes time to get your dog to break the habit of excessive barking. Remain calm and patient, and eventually he will bark only when it\'s appropriate.
If you have trouble getting your dog to stop barking, consult a veterinarian trained in behavioral problems.
Quick ways for How to stop a dog from barking:
Citronella anti bark collar
The new Gentle Spray citronella barking collar is safe, humane and remarkably effective.
When your dog barks, the collar sprays a light mist of citronella scent in front of his nose. Dogs don\'t like this. The hissing noise startles them and dogs seem to dislike the smell. Most dogs figure things out very quickly and stop barking. University studies have shown that citronella barking collars are twice as effective as shock collars.
Anti barking shock collars
I don\'t like anti bark shock collars at all. You can\'t tell if they are working and unless you try the collar out on yourself (something which doesn\'t appeal to me personally) you can\'t tell how much it hurts. Besides that, they don\'t work. Recent university studies found citronella barking collars to be twice as effective as shock collars.
Debarking surgery for How to stop a dog from barking.
Dogs have a fold of tissue on each side of the larynx which must tighten and vibrate to make a bark. Debarking surgery removes this tissue. After the operation, dogs have only a whispery bark, and most of the time both dogs and owners are quite happy with this. Unfortunately, some or all of the the bark comes back within a few months. Because we know how awful it would be to "debark" a person, many people think the operation is inhumane. Since the surgery is often unsatisfactory and because many people consider it cruel, veterinarians seldom suggest debarking as a solution to barking problems
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