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How to Deal With a Barking Dog

Raymond — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 03:53:57 +0000

There are few things that are more annoying than a barking dog; especially one that barks incessantly, sometimes for no apparent reason. Stopping problem barking can be a real challenge but with the right approach it is possible to silent your barking dog and in the process, your relationship with your dog will be made stronger. Many people seem to believe that the only excellent dog is a silent dog. They reckon that barking is only excusable if there is an intruder breaking in the window or maybe if your house is burning. But the truth is that barking is part of being a dog. It is one of a his primary ways of communicating. A healthy, well adjusted dog will sometimes bark. It is our duty to figure out what they are saying and to set the limits on their “communication”. So what might your dog be trying to tell you? There are many possible reasons for barking. Some breeds of dogs were bred to bark. Guard dogs like Rottweilers or German Shepherds, for instance. Hunting dogs like Beagles and Bloodhounds were bred to “bay” when they are following a trail. Smaller breeds, like Chihuahuas, seem to bark and place on a huge show to make up for their diminutive stature. Aside from the breed specific characteristics, there are some other reasons that any dog may bark a lot. Sometimes they are nervous or worried because they sense that something is incorrect. Or they may see someone or something near their “territory”. If your dog is barking for any of these reasons, it isn’t really realistic for you to try to stop him completely: he is, after all, a dog, and it’s the nature of dogs to bark at certain times and in certain situations. It may also be that he is just bored, lonely or needing attention. But, of course, sometimes barking is excessive and unwarranted. Many dogs use their barking as a way of manipulating their owners! For example, suppose you are lying on the couch trying to read a book. Your dog awakes up from his nap and decides its play time. He picks up his favorite ball, walks over, and drops it in your face. You try to ignore him and keep reading. After a few seconds he nudges your hand with his wet nose and barks once, loudly. When you continue reading he barks again, now louder and, when you still don’t respond like he wants he barks repeatedly and won’t stop. Finally, you give up trying to relax, place down your book and take him outside to play ball. Now it is vital that you spend quality time playing with your dog and giving him attention, but it should be on your terms. Your dog has just used barking to get you to do what he wanted. So you have reinforced the terrible behavior. Dog ownership involves mutual respect between you and your pet, but it is not about equality. It is about you being the boss and the dog following your leadership. Dogs, in fact, are the most pleased (and best behaved) when they know that you are in charge. For a dog to be cool and well adjusted they need to respect you. In the above scenario the dog was not respecting you. He wasn’t asking you to play; she was manipulating you into doing what he wanted. You taught him that if he barks long enough he get his way. So, how do you stop this manipulation? Simply ignore him. Simpler said than done, I know? I don’t simply mean passively ignoring him, where you pay no attention and just go on with what you are doing. You must clearly communicate to him with your demeanor and body language that his behavior is unacceptable. When he starts barking, literally turn your back on him. Get up, turn away from him and avert your eyes. Don’t look at your dog or even speak to him. Initially this will confuse him because this barking dog routine always worked for him in the past. He may even start barking louder! The vital thing here is consistency. Don’t give in after 15 minutes and give him what he wants. That will only teach him that he needs to be really persistent. “O. K. ”, he’ll reckon, “it takes 15 minutes of continual barking to get my way. That’s alright, I’m a dog. I’ve got nothing better to do”. But if you stand your ground he will in time figure out that barking is not the way to get what he wants. But how about in other situations where it isn’t simply a matter of the dog bullying you to get his way? If you want to communicate to them that they are to stop barking and be silent, the most effective thing you can do is to use your hands. No, I’m not saying hit your dog! But I’m suggesting a perfectly humane and pain-free method of demonstrating to them that what you require right now is peace and silent. When your dog is barking, first give him a few seconds to get it out of his system (it’s kinder, and a lot more effective, to give him a brief opportunity to express himself before asking him to be silent). After a few seconds if he doesn’t cool down on his own, reach over and gently but firmly clasp his muzzle in your hand. He will try to pull away or shake you off, so grab his collar with your other hand to give you more control. This method works for two reasons: First, it effectively stops the barking and secondly, it establishes your authority. You are showing him through direct physical action that you’re a kind, but firm leader who won’t place up with his unwanted behavior. Continue holding his muzzle and collar until he has stopped trying to break free: only when he calms down and stops wriggling does it mean that he has accepted your authority. When he’s still, hold on for one or two more seconds and then let go and praise him for being silent, There are also several vital things that you can to do to reduce your dog’s need to bark in the first place. The number-one reason for unnecessary barking (barking that is repetitive and is directed at nothing) is nervous, energy. That is usually because they just aren’t getting enough exercise. Most dogs function best with about one and a half hours of exercise every day. Admittedly, that can be a major time commitment for you. Of course it varies from dog to dog, depending on things like breed, age, and health. You may reckon that your dog is getting as plenty of exercise, or at least as much as you can afford to give them, but if his barking is accompanied by an agitated demeanor (acting aggressively, restlessness, destructive behavior) then he nearly certainly needs more. The solution to this problem is simple if not always convenient: you have to exercise your dog more. Try getting up a half-hour earlier in the morning. It can make a huge difference. If that just isn’t possible, consider hiring someone to walk him in the mornings and/or evenings. If that also is impossible, then you may have to resign yourself to having a frustrated, agitated and noisy dog. The second most common cause of excessive barking is loneliness. Dogs are social animals and need a lot of attention, interaction, and communication if they are to be cool and pleased. If your dog is spending a excellent part of his day barking at what seems to be nothing, he is probably bored and lonely and the best remedy is a healthy dose of attention and affection. If you would like more information on unwanted behaviors being exhibited by your dog you’ll probably be interested in taking a look at “Secrets to Dog Training”. It’s a complete, A-Z manual for responsible dog owners, and deals with recognizing, preventing, and dealing with just about every problem dog behavior. Click here to learn more about Secrets to Dog Training, the internet’s best selling dog training program. Or go here to sign up for a free 6 Day on-line Mini-course.

Brett McGill has been a lifelong dog owner and currently lives in south Florida with his wife, 2 kids, one dog and a number of cats and parrots. He sells gemstones and jewelry through his website PalmBeachGems. com

Basic Dog Training Tips : How to Train a Dog to Stop Barking

Raymond — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:41:57 +0000

Learn how to teach your dog to stop barking in thisfree dog training video. Expert: Jim Leske Bio: Jim Leske is an Animal Behaviorist & Trainer, he has worked as a Zoo keeper, Veterinary Assistant, Riding Instructor, as well as a Behaviorist & trainer. Filmmaker: Louis Nathan

9 effective ways to stop a dog barking and avoid problems with a neighbor

Raymond — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:46:29 +0000

9 effective ways to stop a dog barking and avoid problems with a neighbor. By Dennis Fisher. A dog that keeps on continually barking – especially at night – is a tremendous nuisance and a source of problems with your neighbor. Your neighbor could even be a dog lover but a dog bark that goes on and on can upset even the mildest mannered person. At one time I was training director of an all breeds training school. A new member of my Club, who had just joined the class, clarified that the reason why she had joined the obedience training school was because she had been obliged to get rid of her previous dog – that she loved dearly – because of the complaints of her neighbor, who had objected to the dogs incessant barking at night. I told her that it was a fantastic pity she had not started the obedience training before and come to training with the previous dog, because unnecessary barking can be avoided with the right training. The same principle applies to dog training problems as with any problems, One has to look at the situation logically. First of all determine why has the problems arisen in the first place? Secondly what effective measure can be taken to solve the problem. Why do dogs bark? Dogs have an inherent guarding instinct and the reason why they bark is because they are warning you of intruders. Obviously you will have no objection to the dog barking for this reason, so it is vital to identify the nature of the bark. With the small bit of training and observing your dog closely you can tell from the sound of the bark, whether it is an unnecessary bark or whether there is a excellent reason for the barking. In the case of incessant barking we are obviously not talking about this type of barking. Why do some dogs bark incessantly without any apparent reason? A very common reason is because they are bored and lonely. The dog is a pack animal and craves company. If you only have one dog, it is highly likely that this could be the reason. How do you cope with this situation? Here are nine ways that have worked for many dog owners who have to deal with mad neighbors who complained about their dog barking. (1) Get another dog as a companion for your dog. If your dog is a large dog, you can get a small dog, preferably a small spayed bitch. They will soon become brilliant companions. (2) Another solutions is to get a toy for the dog. Dogs like their own special toys. Choose something very durably like a kong that cannot be hurt. During the day make a point of playing with the dog to get rid of excess energy. (3)Also make sure that your dog has it’s own special space to sleep where it can be comfortable and feel secure. Stress is far more common with dogs than people realize. A dog needs to have it’s own area of security as much as humans. (4) Obedience Training is absolutely essential with all dogs. A training school is an ideal place to train your dog because of the opportunities for socialization. The socialization should start early. Not only with this prevent aggression with other dogs as the dog grows older, it will also result in a more balanced temperament. (5)If it’s not convenient to join a training class, this should still not prevent you from socializing your dog by taking it for a walk in public place. (6) If you hear your dog barking incessantly at night, first of all establish from the sound of the bark whether the animal is warning you of danger or whether it is just barking with no apparent reason. (7)If the dog has had some obedience training, you can go and right the dog with a firm “No!” in the same way as you did in obedience classes when you had to right the dog unsatisfactory behavior. (8) If you have never had any obedience classes this make the situation a small hard. Don’t shout your correction from inside the house, because this has the effect of giving the dog the attention it wants. Establish your own training schedule. Use a command that the dog understands when it does something that is not acceptable to you. (9)Although you may be tempted to bring the dog inside, especially if the barking continues at night, DO NOT DO THIS. Try and resist the temptation. The dog will obviously bark to attract this type of action from you. You are invited to visit the following site for a fantastic deal of useful information about dog training: http://www. freedogadvice. com

Dennis Fisher has owned, bred and trained dogs for more than 40 years. Although he has concentrated on breeding top quality German Shepherd Dogs ? a breed he judged in many parts of the world ? as Chairman and director of training of an all- breeds training school, his training experience covers a wide variety of different breeds. He is still actively involved in showing German Shepherds and entering obedience trials. A fantastic deal of useful information about dog training can be found on his site
http://www. freedogadvice. com

Bizkit the sleep walking Barking Dog

Raymond — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:47:00 +0000

Barking and walking in her sleep

Control Dog Barking

Raymond — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:38:05 +0000

Trying to get the dog barking control a small pain when all you want to do is sleep for a decent, let the dog for 5 minutes, or achieve some respected guests round without earplugs made of?

Training a dog is barking does not have to be tough, nobody likes a hard dog barks excellent future, may in particular Article 3 clock in the morning, then go through some tips barking control dog.
1. Be careful, or what?
Let your dog’s attention, he will bark for you. If I had everything I wanted to get id probably barking too. They teach the dog’s barking does not get him anywhere. If he wants something wait until he has stopped barking first.
2. To bark long?
If the dog barks when you leave the house, 8 out of 10 times it is because you make a fuss when you write about them. Dogs do not quite know, adopt the thought, and it is shocking, if you can give them hugs and then play out the door and leave for 8 hours while you’re at work. Dog that is a excellent reason to bark and howl the house down, you come back and play. Try to leave the house without having to leave the noise, the house without attention to himself and the barking should be reduced and stopped.
3. Bored with nothing to do!
Delight in barking dogs, that’s what they want to do. Barking sounds not quite to your taste, but delight in the dogs, and it is quite natural that they, so if your dog has nothing to do with his spare time, then spent time barking than any other. Keep your dog busy with lots of fascinating toys if he seems a lot of bark in the night, something to chew and play, if you are not there to help comfort the dog and keep him barking and waking the neighbors. Nothing else to your dog barking all night until you wake up.
4. Time Visitors’
When visitors come to him is an exciting time for your dog, new faces, new smells and more attention than usual. This often causes dogs barking, they all want attention, they can be in the form of hugs and play time. To resolve this problem, use the command ‘stop’, teach him and praise him when he hears you, and you should have more problems than you excited about the dog.
5. Be consistent with the
Ignorance can be a dog barks a lot of time, lead to keep pace with the times, he always barks the most, and many dog owners, this is at night. Choose where the dog or puppy is sleeping. If one night a dog abandoned to their fate, and on the other hand, it is very cozy and warm in bed, you or your child can not guarantee that he will not come back into the cold to get any attention from anyone again . Keep up bent on your consistency and your dog goes, or you can enter a sleepless night, crying for your dog.