Dog Training Techniques: How to Stop Your Dog's Excessive Barking
Excessive barking is a problem that many dog owners have to contend with, but it is ultimately fixable. In this video, a professional dog trainer discusses the most common reasons why dogs bark excessively and how to take care of each problem. In many cases, excessive barking may be the result of insufficient socialization: If your dog wasn’t exposed to very much outside of the house as a puppy, then the world outdoors will be frightening and confusing for him, which may cause him to bark. Taking your dog out and exposing him to new people and new things will gradually desensitize him to the world outdoors, and the barking often decreases as a result.
Other causes of excessive barking include boredom and distraction. If your dog is easily distracted and is barking excessively during walks because of every leaf that crosses his path, then you should consult with a dog trainer so that you can learn to redirect your dog’s attention. If your dog is bored, then consult with your veterinarian about how much exercise an animal of that size and breed needs each day. Taking your dog on sufficient walks will tire him out, decrease his boredom, and should cut down on barking.
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