Train Your Dog To Stop Barking

Before we go any further I want to say that barking is natural for a dog and as a dog owner you have to understand that and let the dog bark naturally. That said, there are instances when barking has to be stopped either because it goes on for too long, is threatening somebody or any other reason when barking is undesirable. Here's a few pointers on how to train your dog do that.

Often times, the natural reaction from dog owners when their dog bark is to try to pacify the dog by cuddling him, reassuring him and so on. This is a mistake as it actually encourages the dog in its behavior. What you should do is pick a word you are going to use over and over when you want the dog to stop barking and stick to that word. The word has to be short and used in a stern voice. You can pick "no"; "stop" or whatever you like. It is important that you reward the dog for not barking straight afterwards by petting him for a bit. This is a general tip for dog owners: always reward the right behavior to help the dog understand. And that's it its as simple as that, after a while your dog should stop barking when you order him too, but please remember to let him bark from time to time.