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DON’T BE THE NOISY NEIGHBOURS
EVERYONE KNOWS THAT A DOG THAT BARKS EXCESSIVELY CAN BE ANNOYING, AND NOT JUST FOR YOUR NEIGHBOURS, IT CAN EVEN DRIVE OWNERS TO DESPAIR. SO, WHAT IS GOING ON HERE, WHY IS THE DOG BARKING SO MUCH?
Dog’s bark for a range of reasons, understanding why you dog is barking is the first step in helping the dog dark less. So, it is not a one bark fits all situation, you will need to identify what they are asking for at this moment. You will need patients, rewards, and persistence. Remember if you have noticed your dog is an excessive barker they are already in the habit of excessive barking, and we all know how hard it is to break a habit. You must be consistent, and persistent to help your dog break their habit and learn new habits and behaviours. Inconsistency from you will lead to confusion and stress for the pet. Consistency must include all people in the house all doing the same things. THE FOUR MOST COMMON REASONS FOR EXCESSIVE BARKING ARE: • Greeting, someone at the door • Protection • Hunger • Separation anxiety »
TRY THESE EASY TO IMPLEMENT IDEAS. When you dog barks, get its attention, not by yelling loudly as this may stimulate them further, get its attention through touch or vocal command (calling its name calmly) once it is looking at you, calmly but assertively say “Quiet” or a similar command, then if the dog is quiet give a reward. A reward can be a possible word “Good boy” a little treat, a pat, a toy. Just reinforce the good behaviour. Pick a command you do not use for other disciplines, for example. Do not say “No” if you use “No” to stop him bitting chairs or chase the cat, try a word that is just for the barking. They say that if your pet understands a few commands, they are more likely to be taught new behaviours. If you pet does not respond to any command you must go over and get the pets attention and then say “Quiet” or your command. Once the quiet a reward can be given. Greeting, someone at the door: If someone comes to the door and the dog starts barking, before you open the door or approach the door, get the dogs attention, go through the process, do not open the door until the dog is quiet. This technique may require a little pre warning for guests who may be standing at the door a minute or two longer than expected. Also, a great idea when possible is for your guests to also understand the command so when they enter if the dog barks they too can say “quiet” and not pat or greet the dog until it stops barking. Protection: With people coming to the door try to identify if your pets are excited or stressed/ aggressive due to its protective mind set. An excited pet can be controlled a lot easier than an aggressive pet, so the more aggressive natured pets you can try the technique, if unsuccessful try moving the pet to another room so it can calm down where it can then concentrate on commands. Also, try to minimise the threats, if you dog is in the yard and can see bike riders or other dogs put up a screen or solid fence. Separation anxiety: When you are gone leave blankets or things that smell like you around the place, so the dog has a sense of safety. If you pet has free roam of the house when your home does not change the rules by locking them in a few rooms when your gone, including outdoor access. When you do come home, do not go crazy with the greeting, just be calm. A pet that gets that crazy, loving excited greeting is on edge all day just waiting for it, and may bark excitedly at any noise thinking your home.
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