Top Ways to Stop Your Dog From Barking

Problem barking is generally defined as barking constantly for a period of half an hour or more, or more specifically, any prolonged period of barking that irritates your neighbors.

Stop Your Dog's Excessive Barking

Try to determine why your dog barks'eliminating the cause will increase your chances of success.
Have your dog's favorite treat within reach.
Praise the dog for barking once he starts by saying 'Good job' and then 'What's the matter?'
Tell the dog, 'Be quiet.'
Wave the treat in front of your dog's nose.
Keep praising the dog.
Let the dog have the treat after 3 seconds of quiet time
Wave another treat in front of your dog if he starts to bark again.
Scold your dog every time he makes a mistake.
Increase the quiet-time intervals by 3 seconds each time

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Things to Try

Crating your dog while you are gone

Leave the radio on, or the television, to give your dog a sense of company and normalcy.

Give your dog something to occupy him while you are gone. A Buster Cube, or a stuffed Kong works well as a time-consuming, entertaining toy.

A companion. Two dogs will often keep each other company and entertained when alone, although I really don't recommend this option unless you are prepared to deal with all that having two dogs (or more) entails.

Doggie Daycare

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Tips to Stop Your Dog From Barking

First, determine why your dog is barking.
Or is your dog barking to get your attention?
If you believe your dog is barking to get your attention, you'll need to show him that you cannot be manipulated with barking.
What happens when your dog just won't stop barking in other situations?
The best technique for handling your dog's barking is to stop it before it ever starts.

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