stop barking

Dogs bark. It’s just their nature and a natural part of the way they communicate.  But sometimes, dogs can engage in what is known as “nuisance” barking, where they bark for no apparent reason, irritating the neighbors and driving you crazy.  What to do? First of all, you must refrain from responding to your dog’s barking that really fails to address the dog’s long term behavior. Examples of these types of failures are such things as yelling at the dog, rewarding his bad habits by giving him a treat or toy to stop his barking, or using inconsistent discipline. Next,…