How To Stop a Dog From Barking Today, (Easy and Effective)
By: Donna Tate
Tags: How To Train Your Dog, Dog Behaviour Training, Training Dogs Not To Bark, Dog, Puppy Training

Hi, my name is Mimi and I have a wonderful Chiweenie dog named Lady LaLa, who is the love of my life. She is a new edition to the family and it has been a struggle to get her to adapt to apartment life. One of the challenges ids to prevent her from barking as the neighbors walk by the lanai, especially if they have dogs of their own.

Chiweenies are a mix of Chihuahua and Dachshund breeds. So they are also referred to as German Tacos, or Mexican Hotdogs, go figure. As you might have guessed they have the personality of both breeds, which make them kind of bipolar, no just kidding, but they can go from one to the other in a hurry.

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What I Used To Train LaLa

The resource above is absolutely a lifesaver and it doesn’t cost anything. I have a few hints, tips and tricks below. Before we get started, it is important to think about a couple of things.

How old is your dog?

How long has your dog been barking at everyone and everything?

You must keep in mind that the older the dog, the more ingrained the barking habit is. It is not impossible for an older dog to relearn a behavior, it may take a little longer and you will need a certain amount of patience.

It would be helpful if you understood what the barking patterns are. Is it that they bark at people walking by , with other dogs? What are your dogs barking triggers? Maybe it’s noise, someone knocking on the door? I am unfortunate to live in a ground floor apartment with a screened in lanai in the front. This means LaLa sees everyone walking within a couple of feet on the sidewalk, everyone at the front door, etc.

I realized I needed to find out what the triggers were, and possibly remove the ones I know I could. I also knew that I could not reform her in a couple of days, that it would take a little time, and it did. But by following the procedures in this free eBook, I now have a wonderful non-barking dog that sits on the lanai with me, and quietly watches the world go by.

Ok without further adieu lets look at a couple of quick things you can do today.

One way you can prevent them from people walking by is to distract them. You could also take away the temptation to bark by preventing it in the first place, …closing windows, removing to another room. I personally don’t use this technique because it seems to me it doesn’t really solve the issue.

Okay, some quick tips:

Don’t yell at your dog while they are barking. I know it sounds counter intuitive, and it’s the first thing you want to do. Think about it, if you are yelling, they think you are barking, too.

Teach your dog to go lie down in their bed or special place when someone comes to your door. Give them a treat. You will need to practice this a lot until they automatically go lie down when the doorbell rings, someone knocks, or even keys are jingling in the door. This can prevent them jumping on you when you return . All in all this is a very good thing all around.

When your dog is barking at you, for some of your dinner, at someone, just ignore them until they settle down and stop. This was the hardest one for me, to be honest. LaLa would try to beg for dinner, then I would put her in her crate. She would then bark and bark. It took awhile to get used to her , then when she finished barking for a few minutes, I would pay attention to her and give her a treat. You will want to lengthen the time they need to be quiet before you interact with them, but they will come around.

Whenever you interact with your beloved pup, please be gentle and kind, a positive attitude will do so much for both of you. I know dogs are smart, but their brains are wired different, you can’t approach them the way you would a child.

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So, the best way I think to have a great relationship with your dog is to get them used to the triggers that make them bark, who wants to lived with closed curtains all of the time?

There is a method where you have your dog far away from the trigger so that it doesn’t cause your pup to bark. As it gets closer and closer, praise your dog as long as they don’t react. When the other dog, (or whatever is making her bark) gets closer, don’t acknowledge her barking, but if she is quiet, praise her. Eventually she will realize that not barking gets her the treats and praise that she is looking for.

There are different methods you can use to train your dog, but when you choose the method that works for you, only use that method. Routine is important to your dog, and you must use the same training approach every time. You also should make sure that everyone in your circle, does the same thing, the same way you do. Otherwise your dog will get mixed signals and be confused.

Lets see, is your dog getting enough stimulation? Just like a child stuck indoors on a snow day, your dog will get bored. You must spend time with them, engage with them. T his will keep them engaged, stimulated, satisfied, and tired out. A tired pup doesn’t bark much. Anyway, didn’t you bring them into your family as a companion?

Do you feel confident training your wonderful furry friend? They will be your companion for many years. Who else can give you unconditional love?

You can always call a professional to train them. Just remember that when your dog is home, or at Starbucks with you, those triggers may pop up, so a professional can’t completely take away every trigger, you will need to do some of it yourself.

thanks for visiting with us today. Above all, love your dog as much as they love you.