Dog barking: Say No!

by Sophia Munoz

Stopping dog barking seems to be a very common concern for dog owners. To stop dog barking you can apply very simple techniques. Here is a quick outline of some of the strategies you can use.

Nevertheless, a question arises: Dog barking is what makes a dog unique and it would be unnatural to prevent dog barking with tools such as dog barking collars as the dog would then be experiencing a strong sense of “guilt” for barking.

Instead, an advanced proven strategy to stop your dog from barking now consists in determining the reason why your dog is barking. In most cases, your dog is barking for attention and it is absolutely essential to understand this attribute: your dog is accustomed to getting attention without having to deserve it.

Most dog specialists will tell you: you need to make your dog realize that barking for attention does not work and does not cause any reaction from you. Once your dog has realized that, you are depriving him from a very powerful weapon.

Here is an example: when you leave home in the morning do not act as if it was a big deal. If you do, your dog will base his conduct on yours and will have an exaggerated reaction when you get back. However, if you ignore him in the morning you will see that his reaction when you get back will be much more controlled: your absence was not a big deal after all. Keep in mind that your dog will always indirectly mirror your reaction.

Another essential proven method when it comes to dogs barking for attention is to stop showing your dog you are angry by screaming at it. This display of emotions will betray you: if you yell and shout at your dog to ask him to stop, you dog will interpret your shouting as a form of reaction and will think “ok, barking from me entails being yelled at so at least I trigger a reaction from my owner, regardless of what the reaction is”.

If, on the contrary, you ignore his reaction you will quickly notice that the barking will stop. You need to rapidly make clear that your dog’s barking does not have any effect on you and you do not respond. Do not let his barking control your reactions.

Now don’t get me wrong. Dogs are absolute gems and you need to reward them and make them feel special at times. However, right from the start, you need to establish the hierarchy in place: in the long run your dog will respect you and treasure your presence.

One big thing is important: You need to ignore your dog when he barks and find other methods to assert your authority.

Now, if you are really desperate to stop your dog from barking, maybe should you investigate the idea of taking a trip to Africa and invest in a Basenji dog…

About the Author:

Sophia Munoz is fully versed into obedience Training for dogs and has recently adopted two majestic Basenji dogs. Should you want to uncover little known secrets on how to stop dog barking, check her website for some original info, and maybe a new outlook on dogs!

 

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