Determine for yourself whether your dog is a good companion and watchdog or a neighborhood noise nuisance by asking yourself these questions. When garbage collectors, mail carriers, paper carriers, etc. This disturbance of the peace is one of the quickest and most common ways to become a bad neighbor. Persistent barkers are more likely to be ignored if there is a real emergency, since they seem to bark all the time. Determine what causes the dog to bark.
Dogs are less inclined to bark if a barrier blocks their view.
Be alert to stop the barking as soon as it starts. Train you dog to respond to a command to be quiet. Reward your dog whenever it barks for a watchdog reason. Don't leave an animal unattended for long periods of time. Train your dog to stay quietly within its quarters when you are away.