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  1. May 21, 2024 · Barking is a natural dog behavior, but excessive barking is a nuisance. Learn to curb your dog's barking and teach them better ways to behave.

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    • Ignore the barking. If you believe your dog is barking simply to get your attention, try to ignore them. Regular exercise and the use of puzzle toys can keep your dog occupied during a work call or when you're watching TV.
    • Desensitize your dog to the stimulus. If your dog barks at specific triggers, gradually get your dog accustomed to whatever is causing them to bark. Start with the stimulus (the thing that makes them bark) at a distance.
    • Ask your dog for an incompatible behavior. When your dog starts barking, ask them to do something that's incompatible with barking. Teaching your dog to react to barking stimuli with something that inhibits them from barking, such as lying down on their bed.
    • Keep your dog tired. Make sure your dog is getting sufficient physical and mental exercise every day. A tired dog is a dog who is less likely to bark from boredom or frustration.
  3. Jun 5, 2024 · A popular method of curtailing excessive barking is teaching the “quiet” command. Use a calm, firm voice to tell your dog to be “quiet” and positively reinforce correct behavior with ...

  4. Aug 6, 2024 · The 10 Tips to Train a Dog to Stop Barking 1. Figure Out Why Your Dog Is Barking. The first and most important step is to determine what is triggering your dog’s barking.

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  5. Training a dog to stop excessive barking involves a combination of techniques that encourage good behavior, provide physical and mental stimulation, and reduce fear or anxiety. By consistently applying these methods, one can effectively curtail their dog's urge to bark inappropriately.

  6. Mar 18, 2024 · Below are nine ways to get your dog to stop barking, from most immediately effective to long-term training. For some dogs, you may have to do a combination of methods or all nine methods to successfully teach your dog to not bark. 1. Remove your dog from the trigger area

  7. Sep 20, 2017 · Learn how to train your dog to stop barking using "quiet" command, stop rewarding, and displacement activity methods.

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