Barking dog  

I would recomend a no-bark collar. There are several models, some of which use an electric shock. The best one though which does not use a painful method of correction is a no-bark collar which instead uses citronella. The citronella is sprayed at the dogs nose when it barks. It is not harmful to the dog, and it is organic, but it is an unpleasant smell and sensation. This teaches the dog that when it barks something unpleasant will happen. Most large pet stores sell them, and you can find them online.

How old is your dog? Before getting a no-bark collar (which is the absolute last resort method, and even they sometimes do not work) there are many other things you can try.

Try having a spray bottle filled with water. Every time your dog barks, say "Quiet!" first in a somewhat loud, non-threatening voice, and then squirt 'em in the face once. It usually will distract them enough where they will stop barking. Do this EVERY TIME your dog barks. Be consistant! Eventually, pause before the squirt to give the pooch a chance to react the correct way. If the squirt bottle doesn't work, you can try doing the same thing with a can of coins. Every time the dog barks, say "Quiet!" and then shake the can once pretty hard. Pretty soon, you'll just have to say "Quiet" and show the can or squirt bottle, and the pup will understand.

Please understand that training a dog doesn't happen overnight, even with the no-bark collars. All methods of changing a dog's behavior take time and consistancy. Good luck!!! :)

Hello. I just want to add that I was shopping in a pet store in another state recently. While there, I was able to observe an obedience class in progress. The trainer was doing exactly what the poster above me described. The fact that there were about 10 dogs there, they would on occassion try to bark or become unruly. He had a spray bottle and would spray them with the water. He advised the owners to the same at home. Now,the only difference is, he advised spraying toward their hind quarters rather than their face. I don't know the reasoning, but that is what I heard him tell the owners. Best of luck with your dog!

What sort of dog is she? Little dogs tend to be yappers, or maybe she is just curious and wants to know everything that is going on. Maybe squirt her with a water bottle every time she unneccesarily barks.