| If you're like most people, the sound of a barking | | | | in packs. It's an unnatural situation for a dog to be |
| dog will drive you nuts. Did you know that | | | | alone for long periods of time. Loud barking is how |
| incessant loud barking is one of the most | | | | your dog asks for attention. |
| annoying and stressful noises for humans? If your | | | | Spend lots of time with your dog. Take him on |
| dog engages in excessive barking, here are five | | | | errands with you in the car. Who hasn't seen a |
| tips that can help stop a barking dog. | | | | dog, joyfully hanging his head out a car window, |
| Choose Your Dog Breed Carefully To Avoid | | | | sniffing the wind, and smiling? Play with him, talk |
| Problem Barking | | | | with him. Make him a part of your life, and he'll |
| The working breeds of dogs, including cattle dogs, | | | | reward you many times over with his devotion. |
| border collies, and German shepherds, need jobs | | | | Make Sure You're The Alpha Dog |
| to do, or they'll get bored and frustrated. And | | | | Dogs in the wild bark to alert the pack of |
| boredom and frustration in dogs leads to barking | | | | strangers or danger. The pack leader then deals |
| problems. Before you adopt a dog, do your | | | | with the situation if necessary. You should do the |
| homework so you can find the best dog for your | | | | same. When your dog barks, check to see what |
| situation. | | | | he's barking at. Then tell him, "that's enough." He |
| If you live on a farm and need help herding | | | | should defer to you as the alpha dog. If he |
| animals, a border collie may be a great help. The | | | | doesn't, take him by the collar and shake him |
| same dog can cause untold problems in a | | | | gently, again saying "that's enough" more firmly. |
| suburban yard. Choose your new pet carefully. | | | | You need to establish yourself as the leader so |
| Excessive Barking Is A Way To Use Energy | | | | your dog will listen to you. |
| Dogs are high maintenance animals. This is | | | | Avoid Reinforcing Problem Barking |
| something else to consider before you adopt one. | | | | Believe it or not, yelling at your dog doesn't solve |
| Did you know that dogs require around an hour | | | | barking problems. Your dog is getting your |
| and a half of exercise a day to use up their | | | | attention, so he'll keep barking in order to get it, |
| energy? Dogs who are cooped up inside or tied | | | | especially if that's the only time you pay attention |
| up in the yard all day by themselves are more | | | | to him. |
| prone to problem barking. This behavior uses up | | | | It's very easy to inadvertently train your dog to |
| pent-up energy. | | | | do the wrong things. Avoid dog behavior problems |
| If you don't have enough time to walk your dog | | | | by learning how to communicate with your dog |
| every day, you may need to hire someone to do | | | | effectively. A good dog training course that |
| it. | | | | includes a consultation with a professional dog |
| Nuisance Barking Is A Cry For Attention | | | | trainer may be the answer to your nuisance |
| Dogs are very social animals. In the wild, they live | | | | barking problems. |