How to make my dog stop barking

As dolce has already posted so well, your dog needs to learn to behave. It's not going to happen overnight but your dog can learn to stop barking on command. I would suggest trying to teach this when the dog barks when you arrive home since that is a less excitable timee than when company is in the house. Be sure to speak the command firmly and to give the dog a treat once she obeys and tell her she's a good girl. If you can leave and return a few times in a row she will start to get the message. You will have to continue to work with your dog but eventually she will listen. I had a similar problem with my big dog jumping up on people, me included, and we broke that bad habit.

Hi handy91! Though barking is useful and normal as a means of communication for dogs, it can be a nuisance for people who live in the neighborhood as it can be a nuisance for the owners. It is important for you handy91 to observe what really causes your dog to bark. There are dogs who bark because they are bored. Maybe they are accustomed to a lot of attention. Your dog must learn that barking for your attention DOES NOT work. If your dog is unhappy outdoors and barking eventually makes you bring her in, she would think that barking gets such results. Thus, she will just keep doing that. You might want to try teaching your dog the "QUIET" or "HUSH" command. And once learned by your dog and exhibits it, give your dog a treat. Or, you might want to try a citronella collar, which releases a bitter scent that dogs dislike and forces them to be quiet. I tried it to one of my dogs before as per advice by the vet. It worked.

You shouldn't ever use violence to get your dog to do something. The most useful thing to do is to use treats and show her that when she is quiet she gets a yummy treat. Like someone else said you need to teach her the word "quiet" get her to shut up when you say that word and if she does you give her a treat. If she doesn't then you don't give her anything. When you do this repeatedly she will understand that she will get a treat when she shut ups when you tell her to be "quiet". Good luck with that. My dog still barks at times but it's to warn me that someone is approaching or when she hears some of the neighbors fighting she gets antsy and starts barking but she quiets down when I tell her to. It's good that she does bark because she might be warning you but at times it can be too much. There are also times when dogs bark and they want something from you and you have to be careful in that case. Because if they bark and you immediately give them what they want then they know that all they have to do is bark and you will immediately give them whatever they want. Good luck with your dog and Happy Mylotting!

You have to discipline your dog.Like the two of the mylotters said,you have to seal in mind of your dog that you are the boss,so that whenever you say no and stop they will follow.I have many dogs because we breed dogs.Whenever the time they get stubborn,we also tie them in the corner and let them know that they done something wrong.I have one really a very stubborn dog,he always bark anytime he heard some noise,even when I am talking he barks at me.What we do is,we tie his mouth whole day,and I bit him once and told him that what he did is wrong.After that punishment when he barks,I just shout at him "NO",he will stop barking.

I think you should teach your dog simple manners!Proper discipline.Its really annoying when you heard the dog barking and its none stop.You can do it girl!

Hi, My sister had this problem with a dog she had a few years ago. She enrolled the dog in obedience school but it really didn't do any good. What she eventually had to do was buy him an obedience collar. Which is basically a collar that you put on your dog but when he barks it triggers the collar to create a strange sensation on the dogs neck that dogs do not like which discourages them from barking. Works much in the same way as negative response to stimuli. This is harmless to the dog they just find it annoying. It really works. My sister was getting complaints from neighbors when she was at work and this bark obedience collar was what stopped him from his continuous barking. I think this can be bought at any pet store. If you cannot find one ask your vet, it was the vet that told my sister about the collar.

Those are dogs.That is what they do.Do not worry.Maybe they bark in excitement and try to talk to you.And never ever hit pets man.Even slightly.Just play alsong with them.Scream at them back,do something exciting or run here and there,disctract him.This will take his mind of the barking and follow you.Have fun with him.

I have 2 dogs and they are both barkers. They bark anytime someone walks by the house or enters my house.. they dont listen when I shhhh them. I am looking for an answer to this as well.

I don't think violence should ever be used on a dog or any other type of pet either. I like to reinforce the good traits our pets show us with rewards. Things like dried liver treats and doggy chocolate are great options. Every time she stops on your request reward her!! It wont take long before she enjoys doing what you say and you will enjoy her quick response to requests. Always use a firm voice without shouting or screaming but just showing control. Also pat your dog on the top of the head to show dominance don't hit them. I think its a much better approach to reward good things, instead of punish the bad things. you will work out how to live happily together.

Certain times, it is good for dogs to bark. Once a thief enters my uncle's house and stole his arowana fish but his dogs don't even bark.... As for the owner, i think once you often get along with the dog, it will recognize your smell and will not bark at you.

of course a dog barks when she/he don't recognize the people around her even though she/he is a friend of yours. if the dog barks at you then probably it wants something from you, attention maybe or he/she might just be hungry. if the dog perceive your guests as strangers, then self-defense of the dog is barking. it wouldn't attack them since the dog know that they are your friends. the dog just needs familiarity to the scent of your guests. that's what i think...

My sister has a 3 year old dog who barks at almost anyone. It used to bark at me when I was new to his sight. A few days of feeding him reduced his barking on me, because I talk to him whenever I feed him. I would let him stay put or sit while waiting for his dish, which his owners failed to teach him. I would scold him (I dont beat and I seldom yell) when he barks at other dogs during feeding time or call his name and give him my big, popping eyes. When he gets to be stubborn, I put a leash on him and tell him why I put a leash on him. I tie him at a corner for a few hours until next feeding time, but now for a whole day. Later on, whenever he barks at people, I just call his name and he stops. Just be patient, consistent and prompt when giving a punishment (like putting him on a leash). Hope this helps.