Do you feel as though the ability to stop dog barking in your noisy pet is something that is simply out of your reach? You may feel as though it can never happen, that your pooch is just too determined to make noise, but there may actually be a cause to this racket.
To start, your dog may be trying to tell you something about his or her needs. Remember that you can’t stop dog barking completely since it is the main method of vocal communication for a dog and by taking it away he or she can’t express issues regarding boredom, loneliness, fear, hunger, or the need to go out or come in. It is also important to recognize that some kinds of dog breeds are predisposed to being yappy, such as Yorkies, Schnauzers, Cairn Terriers, Beagles, and Fox Terriers.
That being said, you can stop dog barking when it becomes excessive. To accomplish this, you must communicate to your dog that barking is acceptable sometimes, and not acceptable at other times.
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Take charge – keep on top of the barking habit. React right away and command your dog to be quiet. Make your voice sound deep, like a dog’s growl, so that you show that you’re serious. Turn your back on it – if the barking won’t stop on command, ignore the dog completely. Do this by turning completely away from your dog, never looking at him or her, and walking straight out of the room. Don’t give any kind of attention or recognition as you stop dog barking habits. When your dog does stop the barking, make sure to be generous with the praise. Make the praise pleasant and genuine so that your dog knows that you’re pleased with his or her behavior. Exercise your dog every day to stop dog barking that results from pent-up energy. Keep your pup exercised to stop dog barking caused by restlessness. Cut boredom in your dog by playing with him or her and giving lots of attention every day. Although it won’t replace lots of daily attention, do make sure that your dog has lots of toys that will keep him or her busy. Keep a schedule – the more predictable your behaviors, the less likely your dog will be to bark in order to try to tell you his or her needs. For example, feed your dog at the same time every day so you don’t have to be informed that he or she is hungry. Don’t try to stop dog barking completely, it is your dog’s way of communication with World. It is only the excess yapping that you can eliminate. By bringing a dog home, you have to accept the fact that barking is a part of what that animal is all about.
By using these seven techniques, you’re guaranteed to stop dog barking that is excessive and unwanted, and finally have some peace and quiet.
By: Penny Jones
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My dad is the type of person that he “will not” tolerate a dog barking at him in his own home or when he comes into his own home. My dog is fairly small and cant be a threat, but its just the principal of it. Sometimes he will bark and sometimes he will growl at him. We have all rough housed and played with him, but my dad is the only one he barks at and growls at. Any suggestion on how to get him to stop. My dad is not a very big animal person, i mean he does play with him, but he is not gonna take the “extra” time with him. What do i need to do to break my dog of this habit and quick?
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A bad dog digging habit can be very trying on your nerves. After all, just because you own a dog, it doesn’t mean that you don’t want to enjoy your garden or have a yard that is free of holes. Unfortunately, some dogs seem to feel that all yards should have as many craters as the moon!
It’s important to arm yourself with effective techniques to stop dog digging before you feel as though you’ll lose your mind entirely. Certainly, you might already feel as though you’ve tried everything there is to try, but if dog digging continues to be a problem then you’ve simply not found the proper technique for discouraging the behavior.
Discovering the true source of the dog digging is the key to putting a stop to it. This requires you to watch and learn from what your dog is doing when the digging begins.
There are two major causes that make a pet begin dog digging: loneliness and boredom. Fortunately, when you deal with one of these problems, you’re also dealing with the other one. Give your dog lots of attention on a daily basis, and play with him or her, including games that you both enjoy together. Make sure that there are toys that you can leave in the yard that your dog will enjoy playing with whether or not you’re there.
If it isn’t loneliness or boredom, you might find that your dog is digging for a purpose, such as to investigate the other side of a fence. Many things could be attracting your dog, such as children, food, or activities and smells on the other side of the fence. In that case, you might want to lay some bricks down along the ground in the offending areas to discourage the behavior.
Should dog digging holes be popping up all over the yard for no particular reason and in no specific pattern, the problem may be too much energy. Solve this with more exercise such as more walks or longer walks. If that’s not enough, add some high-energy playtime including fetch, Frisbee, or other games that involve a lot of running and jumping.
Don’t forget to help to discourage your dog from being interested in the favorite dog digging spots by sprinkling red or cayenne pepper on the area, or banging a pot or making another startling noise when your dog intends to begin a new dig. You might even find that a ****** of water every time the dog digging starts might be deterrent enough.
You should always take care of the problem before it breaks out as a huge disorder. Sometimes common methods for dog digging prevention simply fail to work. Instead of giving up on your dog you should seek proper training for ending unwanted behavior.
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Dogs are aggressive by nature. During the caveman times, dogs needed this aggression to defend themselves as well as their territory, whether it be their food, their sleeping quarters, or their mate. They have since become domesticated and more refined, but the instinct of aggression remains, and will always be part of a dog.
As a dog’s owner, you can prevent aggressive dog behavior from showing itself and becoming a habit by recognizing it, and dealing with it. To start, you must learn to read the signs.
When a dog becomes aggressive he may exhibit any of these: he becomes jumpy and fidgety, starts barking at the least sound, has his ears pointing forward, raises his hackles, tugs against his leash, or may instead sit very still and not move, while staring hard at the object of his suspicion.
Animal therapists say that there are many different types of aggression behavior in dogs. Two of the most common ones are: aggression towards strangers, and aggression toward family members.
A dog usually becomes aggressive towards strangers because he is not used to them. And because he has not, he cannot relax. This usually happens when a dog hasn’t been trained to be around people or other animals.
The solution? Get your dog used to socializing. Expose him to new people, new situations, and new animals. If your dog is used to socializing he will soon learn that new experiences are not necessarily scary, and thus relax. This is important, especially when the dog is young. Take him to a puppy school, go walking in the neighborhood with him. Go to a dog-friendly mall. Take him for a car ride!
Sometimes a dog may exhibit aggressive dog behavior towards his own family members, for several reasons. One is, he is trying to defend something he thinks he owns, from you. This is called resource guarding, and usually happens with food or toys. Or, maybe he is not comfortable with the way he’s being treated in your household. He may even have had bad handling experience, such as being hurt while his nails were being cut. Bathing is another thing some dogs ****.
Try to see it from his point of view. Dogs are pack animals, and in a pack there is always the issue of hierarchy and dominance. Just as a dog would rank himself in a pack, he ranks himself with you and the members of the family. If a dog thinks he ranks high enough among you, or even higher than all of you, he will not hesitate to be dominant.
So how do we deal with this? Put him in his place by teaching him to be obedient. Reprimand him for bad dog behavior, and then reward him when he has done good. Eventually he will realize who is boss, and that it pays to follow you. Give him obedience training frequently and make it a pleasant experience for him by giving him praise and goodies. Before long he will learn who is the real authority and that dog aggression will be tamed.
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One of the biggest problems that dog owners face is when their dogs jump on visiting guests. You know the scenario. The doorbell rings and your dog goes CRAZY, jumping on top of whoever enters. In this article you’ll learn how to combat this problem and stop your dog from jumping on people once and for all.
Your problem is way more common than you may realize. Nearly 85% of dog owners face the obnoxious dog jumping at some point in their dog’s life (usually when they’re young). If the problem goes untreated, jumping puppies grow up into overwhelming, jumping dogs. Hopefully, you’re trying to catch the behavior problem early. Either way, the tips below should help.
The root behavior isn’t so hard to understand. Dogs jump for a few different reasons…
First and foremost, dogs are extremely social animals. Most of the time, they’re jumping to greet the person.
The second reason your dog may jump is to establish social dominance. This is common in dogs that have aggressive tendencies. Hopefully, this isn’t the case for you.
Thirdly, dogs often jump out of conditioned habit. From the time that they’re puppies, owners and visitors can’t help but invite the cute little guys to jump up on their lap for some attention and petting.
How many times have you said to your little puppy:
“Awww…cute little puppy…come here! Come here!”
The puppy jumps up and you pet him and PRAISE him, positively reinforcing the negative behavior trait. In your puppy’s mind he’s thinking “Hey, these humans want us to jump up on them.”
It’s not your fault. Really, most dog owners don’t know they’re creating this pattern at the time. It’s hard to think that sharing affection for your dog can do any harm, right?
Anyway…
Over time, as the puppies get bigger, they don’t understand that the earlier invitations to jump up were based on their smaller size. The habit is already formed and your dog continues to jump up for attention. This scenario is the most common – especially for first time dog owners.
So, what’s the solution?
So here’s the tactic that over time actually stops his jumping…
When your dog jumps up on you, simply take hold of his paws and squeeze them. You don’t have to crush them. Just gently squeeze them with a firm grip. The idea here isn’t to hurt your dog. It’s to make him feel vulnerable.
Dogs don’t enjoy having their paws held for an extended period of time. They’re very sensitive about having their paws exposed, touched or held out of their control. After a few seconds of holding your dog’s paws, he’ll begin to pull away.
IMPORTANT: You need to hold on to your dog’s paws until he begins to struggle away. Don’t just touch his paws and let go (he’ll think you’re playing with him). You need to make sure he’s uncomfortable and struggling to get his paws back.
While he’s struggling, you want to use the command “OFF”. Be stern with your tone. Let him know with your voice that this is disapproved behavior. Do not use the command “Down”. “Down” should be used when you want your dog to lay down. If you use the same command for two different purposes, he’ll just get confused. Say “OFF” when you want your dog to stop jumping up.
After doing this for a couple of weeks, your dog will definitely get the message. I recommend when you enter the house, if your dog is staying calm, give him a treat to positively reinforce his calm behavior. Don’t do it every time. Only positively reinforce the behavior if you can tell that he’s consciously restraining his jumping.
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By: Jason Ellis
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