Does the constant barking of your beloved dog hurt your eardrums and noisy neighbors? Or maybe your neighbor's dog interrupted your quiet night and awakened you from your sleep. In either case, the first step to quieting your dog is to find out why they are making so much noise; after that, you will know what to do to stop them. Here is what you need to understand to quiet the barking dog.
1. Change your behavior first.
Many owners respond to a barking dog by shouting at it immediately, ordering it to be quiet. From the dog's point of view, his barking is effective because he gets the owner's attention. Instead of just focusing on the dog when it barks, it's better not to react. You can identify your dog's behavior and find out what is the real cause of its barking.
In the same way, please don't give your dog something to eat; stop his mouth and calm him down. You are training your dog to bark more, not less.
This method may be complicated at first, especially if this barking/attention pattern has been around for a long time. Try to do your own thing quietly when your dog starts to bark. If you need to rest, take a walk or walk into a room and close the door. Once you react, your dog will use it as a signal to get attention when it barks, and then the cycle will continue.
2. Find out why your dog barks.
Dogs may bark because they are happy, angry, bored, or for many other reasons. Next time your dog starts to bark, observe the environment and find out what triggered him. Here are some common reasons why your dog is barking:
He was very excited. If your dog barks and wags his tail when someone walks past the house or walks to the door, he may be making noises out of joy.
He felt threatened or provoked. A dog that can guard the door may bark aggressively at the postman, other small animals, or other dogs.
He was scared. Some dogs are afraid of loud noises or strangers, including dogs they are not familiar with. If his ears are upright and his tail is tucked between his legs, he might be scared.
He is bored. If your dog barks non-stop for hours, he may have extra energy to consume.
He feels hungry or uncomfortable. Of course, a dog left out on a rainy day without food will bark to get someone's attention.
3. Eliminate the problem that caused it to bark.
Now that you understand why your dog barks so much, think about whether it can eliminate that inducement. To stop your dog from barking, you may close the window when a pair of squirrels is fighting in the yard. Try the following methods:
Please keep your dog away from things that cause him to bark. Close the window or curtains, and if it barks when someone or another dog approaches, keep it in a separate room. After a while, he might get tired of being locked up every time something interesting happens.
Make sure he gets enough exercise. Taking a walk every day is not enough for an energetic dog. Please take it to the dog walking park to run and consume the excess energy that causes it to bark.
Keep it warm and full. Even if your dog is a "dog who loves to stay outside," he still needs a warm shelter when it rains or is cold. Ensure that his dog's house is well insulated and has enough food and water throughout the day.
4. Train your dog to listen to commands to be quiet.
Dogs can be trained not to bark, although this may take weeks or months. Start by teaching him by saying "talk" in a voice that encourages him to shout, and then reward him with a little bit of food. When he learns to hear the barking command to make it "talk," the next step is to say "quiet" when he is barking. When he stops, give him something to eat. Please continue to practice this way until he can listen to the command to calm down.
When you are practicing with your dog, be active and patient. Dogs respond well to positive encouragement, and if you try to punish them, they will feel confused and scared.
Once your dog can follow the instructions to calm down in a controlled environment, practice using this instruction in an uncertain environment, such as when the postman walks to the door. Whenever your dog listens to instructions to quiet down, reward him with something to eat.
5. Take him to the vet.
Sometimes the dog will not respond to the removal of inducements, training, or other methods to keep him quiet, because the reason he makes them bark is physiological. If you speculate that your dog may be barking because of an illness, take him to the vet to see if there is an illness that caused him to bark.
Deal with your neighbor's barking dog
1. Find out which dog is the culprit.
You may hear the bark of dogs every night, and before you act, it is essential to find out where the barking comes from and who the owner is.
The source of the howling may be a stray dog. They wandered around nearby communities in groups and often incited domestic dogs to join them.
In a community with many domestic dogs, there may be a dog who is particularly good at inciting other dogs to join the ranks of howling at night.
2. Talk to your neighbor.
You may think that it is evident that your neighbor's dog is causing the problem, but it is possible that they are not aware that the noise is disturbing other people. The first thing to do is call or visit your neighbor and politely explain that their dog prevents you from falling asleep. They might agree to start bringing the dog into the house every night.
Don't leave negative, offensive notes on neighbors' doors. The message may be misunderstood, so it is better to explain your situation face to face.
Please don't ask your neighbor to bring their dog into the room. If you make a request right away, they may be reluctant to adopt other solutions.
3. Make constructive suggestions.
Tell your neighbors the common causes of a dog barking, and tell them how the problem can be solved. Propose ending methods in a friendly, positive way to get the best results.
Tell them where the nearest dog walking park is, lest their dog needs to consume some energy.
Proactively explain how to train their dogs to listen to commands and be quiet.
Compassionately suggested that maybe their dog is uncomfortable and may need to see the veterinarian confirm if they are sick.
4. Decide whether community management needs to be involved.
In some cases, you cannot solve the problem yourself. The barking dog may be a stray dog, or your neighbor may be reluctant to change how they train their dog. You may need to take the following methods:
Call the local police to strengthen relevant laws and regulations in the area. Many local jurisdictions have rules that do not allow dogs to bark all the time. Research the laws in your area and find out how to implement them.
Call an animal welfare agency for advice on dealing with stray dogs. The animal welfare agency will pick up these dogs by giving you advice or
Tips
If you find that your dog is causing other dog barks in the community, take measures as soon as possible!
Try to find out why your dog is barking. He may be telling you that he needs to go to the toilet. If so, hang a bell on the door and train him to ring the bell when needed.
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