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Sometimes your dog  may start barking because he gets overexcited to see you, or really wants your attention, or is barking to protect you-these are all minor barking problems, and you should be able to stop them with a simple command to quiet down. If your dog suffers from any of these issues listed below, you should work with the dog on correcting these barking problems. It is too bad, but  the excessive barking will not just go away on its own accord.

Below are some examples of dog barking problem behaviors, and some ways to correct these dog barking problems-use whichever tips apply to your dog’s problems.

• In order to solve this problem of dogs starting up with their barking due to a visual stimulus, try to find a way to remove the view out of your yard. If you have a fenced in area with no view to the outside, this would be the ideal place to move your noise-offender. As an alternative to a fence (if you have none) try moving your dog to an area of the backyard with no view of the street -you will need to put  him on a lead to keep him there. If you dog is an indoor dog, you can try closing all the drapes so your dog cannot see outside anymore.

• One method of solving the problem of your dog barking in response to neighborhood dogs, is by taking the matter into your own hands-literally. For example, when your dog begins his response barking, immediately shut his mouth using your hand, and make sure to hold it shut until he relaxes and stops trying to bark. Since he will not enjoy this at all, you will need to grab ahold of his collar to keep him from moving away. Spraying him in the face from a small spray bottle of water will startle your dog, and make him stop barking for the moment. Another option you can try is to use a can filled with pebbles to startle your dog and stop the barking. These tricks all work to temporarily stop the barking for the time you are using them. At the same time you stop the barking, you should also command your dog to “stop barking” or “be quiet”-whatever command you have chosen. At the end of a successful training to stop barking, your dog should stop when just given your verbal command.

• You can correct this anxiety type of behavior by giving your dog a lot of attention-play, train and exercise with him daily. All the activity should make your dog a happier, more confident dog, who won’t need to express his anxiety through barking.

• Correcting the problem of  bored and lonely dog voicing their frustrations with non stop barking  can be done by giving your dog lots of exercise and attention.  Obviously if your dog is left alone most of the time and doesn’t get enough playtime and attention from you he is more likely to have this type of barking problem. It is wise to give your dog at least the hour and a half minimum daily exercise time he needs.

• To help correct the issue of your dog barking at you for extended periods in order to get your undivided attention, you can say “no”, and then ignore him for a few minutes by turning your back to him and denying him any communications. Be sure not to let your dog be a bully to you. The reason for this, besides the annoyance of a steadily barking dog, is that you are the Alpha dog. You cannot be the Alpha dog and get your dog’s respect if he is able to bully you through his barking. You need to be the Alpha in order to get good results with your training

In addition to these correction techniques, you can find some bark prevention collars available at your pet store. Of these, the first is called the Citronella oil collar -which works by spraying a fine mist into your dog’s face. The second collar works through emitting a very high pitched sound that is activated by the dog barking . Either the smell or the noise is designed to stop the barking through aversion therapy.

There is even a collar that prevents barking through the application of electric shock. Some people have had good success using these when other methods have failed.

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