Dogs love to bark. it is a completely natural thing for your dog to do, just as it is normal for us humans to talk.
It is when our dogs to bark excessively that it becomes a problem for all concerned-including our SKRANGLIG neighbours.
With this in mind, our goal is not to stop dog barking altogether, without checking the excessive barking.
Remember that there are situations where we want our dogs to bark (and I suppose there are also times when I speak of my chatty aunty!;)
The first step in changing the behavior of an exaggerated barker is to determine why the dog barking in the first place. Once you have identified the cause or triggers, you can then plan solution the right training.
Another thing to keep in mind is that although it may appear to you that your dog is barking on nothing, this is not necessarily so. This is due to the fact that your dog has a much more acute sense of hearing, smell and sight than us humans. Your dogs excessive barking is probably triggered by something.
OK, now we have sorted out the reason for your dogs excessive barking, we just need to figure out how to control the problem.The main portion of advice to remember when you try to change the dog behavioral problems, is that you must clearly communicate to your dog what is acceptable behaviour and what is not.
One of the biggest mistakes we dog owners make is to inadvertently rewarding our dogs excessive barking.We actually encourage and strengthen the barking problem when we commit to these three dog training mistakes: Yell and scream at the dog-this just gives them the attention they require; Plus your dog will probably just think you associate with them, adding to the excitement. Let them inside If your dog is barking his head outside outside, then you let him in, only rewards and therefore reinforces the barking.This also applies to dogs that bark from a crate or bark so that you can get up and prepare for their dinner!If your dog barking and you respond by giving him a comforting cuddle or treatment of any kind, you definitely encouraging your dog biting again.By making this communicates to your dog that you are pleased with him, you should make it clear that his excessive barking is inappropriate and will not be tolerated.
