How to Stop Your Dog's Unwanted Barking

Constant barking is perhaps the number one complaint from all dog owners. After all, barking can't simply be traced back to a specific breed or size. For the larger dogs, the barking is loud and intent, while smaller breeds are chirpy and often referred to as "yappy." Either way, it's enough to give you a headache if done for an extended period of time. It's normal for dogs to vocalize and bark from time to time. It's the way they communicate. However, when the behavior escalates and is done on a consistent basis then that's when it turns to frustration for the owners. This article discusses simple methods to understanding and correcting the behavior so that you can live a quiet life.

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Before you correct a problem, you must first understand why the problem exists. Try to think like your dog and determine why they insist on barking constantly. I can tell you from personal experience that my dog barked constantly as she got older because she was bored and wanted attention. As a puppy, when she yapped my wife or I would come running into the room and start playing with her. As she got older, she realized that this tactic worked effectively and she continued to use it.

If this is the case, be sure to schedule an hour per day to play with your dog. I recommend scheduling this time at night after you get home and your dog has been deprived of exercise all day. Think of a system between you and your mate so that one of you can take the dog for a daily walk and the other will play with it after work. Daily walks are a great way to reduce the amount of barking.