Dog Training

 

Puppy Stop Barking!

How to Keep Your Dog from Barking All the Time

It's no secret that your dog's barking is driving you crazy. Whether it's because of a neighbor, someone walking by your house, or just because that's what dogs do, it can get pretty annoying. And if you're like me, you don't really want to be the person who goes over to their house and tells them to stop it—because who knows what will happen next?

But I have some good news! By following my simple tips below, you can get your dog to stop barking in no time.

First, find out why they're barking. Dogs bark for many different reasons: they may be bored or hungry, they might be trying to get your attention so they can play with you or go outside. If one of these things is true for your dog, try giving them a snack or playing with them for a bit before going into another room where they won't hear anyone talking (or anything else).

Second, if you notice that your dog starts barking when someone walks by the front door but stops as soon as they leave again without actually opening the door then there's probably something going on outside that triggers this behavior—like maybe there are people near your yard and the dog thinks they shouldn't be there. Some breeds are super protective of their home, people and the territory around it.

Here are a few tips to help your dog stop barking at everything (and everyone).

1) Make sure your dog is getting enough exercise—the more tired he is, the less likely he'll be to bark in between walks and play sessions. If he's not getting enough exercise, take him on longer walks or play games with him more frequently.

2) Keep him on a set schedule: try to walk and play at the same times every day, so that he knows what to expect when it comes time for his walk or game. This will help him learn when he can and can't bark at people or other dogs.

3) Don't let him off leash when there are other dogs around—this will help prevent unnecessary barking because it will keep him from being able to interact with other dogs as much as he would if they were both allowed off-leash at the same time.

4) Make sure that your dog doesn't have access to any people or animals who make him nervous (like children), as this could make him want to bark.

How to change the action?

First of all, you should never hit or yell at your dog when they're barking. This will only make them more scared and confused, which will make the problem worse! Instead, try using positive reinforcement to get them to stop barking. For example, give them a treat when they stop barking for a certain amount of time. Another thing that many people say works is feeding them right before bedtime so that their stomachs are full and they can't bark much because of how full up they feel.

If none of these techniques work for you then talk to your veterinarian about possible solutions for training your dog not to bark so much.