Posted on Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011
Owning a pet brings great joy to your life, but every animal can always use a little bit of extra help in how to behave properly. We want to make sure you have the necessary resources to build a happy relationship between you and your pet.
Does your dog ever bark excessively? Though barking may be an annoyance, occasional barking—at appropriate times—is positive and healthy for your dog. When barking becomes non-stop or excessive, it’s important to gain control of the situation before it gets out of hand. Assess your dog’s situation and take the proper course of action from there. Dogs may bark excessively for one of the following reasons:
As previously stated, barking can be okay at times, like when a stranger enters your home, but other times it should be discouraged. In order to control excessive barking, you dog needs to learn when barking is acceptable and when it is not. This takes consistency in training on your part. The folks at the Humane Society of the US recommend using a “Quiet” command, in which your dog will learn that it is OK to bark, until you command him to stop by following these steps:
By following these steps it is possible to control excessive barking with your dog, and maybe you can reward them with a new toy or treat. Do you have any tips that have worked for you in controlling excessive barking? Please let us know in the comments section.
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