How do you get a Beagle to stop barking?

Answer 1

Please don't put a bark collar on your Beagle. Our neighbor who had a Springer Spaniel put a shock/bark collar on his dog. Every morning he put that dog in the kennel before leaving for work. That poor dog would make this horrible moaning sound like he was dying off and on all day. It was the saddest sound I ever heard. In the end after many complaints by the neighborhood the owner agreed to place the dog in a good home.

You didn't say if the dog is in a kennel all day or in your home. Why do people keep Beagles in kennels anyway? Do you have a fenced in yard? Have you taken him to obedience class yet? I would start there and the dog trainer will be able to help you with the barking problems.

Answer 2

there are a number of great anti-barking tools. You can try a citronella collar, it sprays a small amount of citronella when the dogs bark. It is harmless yet obnoxious to dogs. You can try bark collars, some collars will increase their shock until the dog stops barking. The third kind makes a high pitch beep which deters the behavior.

I also have a dog who has problems with barking unnecessarily, I started with the beeping collar, which my neighbors hated. Then moved to citronella, these are expensive and I had to fill it often, I don't think it worked really well. I was forced to use the shock collar. It works great, I take it off when we play or it is ok to bark, the replace the collar before I leave the house and at night.

Answer 3

This breed is notorious for barking but they are capable of being trained. It is their nature to be barkers so patience has it's place when owning a beagle. I suggest a google search on the subject "beagle barking". The results will show you some options.

Good luck!

Answer 4

You can purchase bark collars at just about any Pet Mart type of store. It sends an unpleasant minor shock (it's just enough to let him/her know they're doing something wrong. It doesn't really hurt them. The dog wears the collar and you have a remote control type of device. When the dog barks unnecessarily, give him a zap. Remember, you don't want to zap him when he has a reason to bark such as when a stranger approaches.

Answer 5

Pay attention to it. Beagle will bark at the trees & the moon. It might be lonely.

Answer 6

nothing.. its their nature to bark they are hunting dogs.. i have a beagle myself and she howls. however if you want you can get one of those anti bark collars .. one kind send a shock to the dog not a harmful shock but a negative response when the dog barks or the other kind is a citronella collar.. it'll release a spray towards the dog ... another negative response for the dog to stop barking

Answer 7

i don't think you can.

Beagles like to bark. that's part of being a beagle!

they bark when they're happy, when they're bored, when they're excited, when they're lonely, etc.

i don't know that there's a good answer for this one. my next door neighbor has six beagles he uses for rabbit hunting. the only time i don't hear them barking is when he's got them over in the next county hunting Brer' Rabbit.

Answer 8

Barking is normal behavior and just one way dogs communicate. But what if your dog holds routine bark fests in the backyard? Here's help.

Why Dogs Bark: The first step in obtaining peace and quiet is to realize that most dogs bark for specific reasons. Some reasons include:

An Achy-Barky Heart. A dog left alone or confined for long periods without supervision is likely to bark because he feels anxious or sad and is afraid the owner may not return. (Will your dog be left along for much of the day? Some dogs adapt to this better than others.)

"Bark!" For Your Love. Here's a pointer: Your dog may bark excessively for your attention because you unintentionally trained him to do so. One "woof" and you open the door to let him out. Another and you open it to let him in. A polite bark is rewarded with a treat. A loud one brings praise for alerting you to stranger danger. Too much barking brings censure. To a dog, humans are consistently inconsistent.

I Can't Get No Satisfaction. Lack of exercise can easily result in a dog that has pent-up energy and barks out of frustration. A well exercised, happy dog is more likely to sleep when you're not there.


How to Stop the Barking

So what can you do if your dog's barking bites? Here are some tips to get him to back off:

Let's Get Physical. Dog’s who spend most of their time in the backyard, or in the house, probably need an exercise outlet. Even if your yard is large, dashing around it in circles is not the equivalent of exercise and interaction. Take your dog for a long walk.
Love the One You're With. Bring your dog into the house when you are home. It's important that he feels he's part of the family and is loved. Develop a relationship with him through play and fun.
You've Got a Friend In Me. Dogs are social creatures. Take your dog to the same park daily or weekly and let him make doggy friends. Dogs romping around together tire easily and sleep soundly.

More Strategies

Once you've tried some of these doggie deterrents, if your dog still insists on barking his heart out, then you may need to employ a more serious at-home training strategy like this:

First, teach your dog that barking is okay until he is told to "Be quiet." Each time your dog barks, command him to "Be quiet." Simultaneously, hold a treat in front of your dog's nose. Most dogs get quiet immediately because they can't sniff and lick the treat while barking at the same time.
Praise your dog continuously during his quiet time with petting and words of encouragement.
After three seconds of no barking, let him have the treat. As you continue with your training, increase the amount of time you require him to be quiet before giving the treat.
When your dog makes a mistake and barks (and he will) reprimand him immediately. Never strike your dog, but do something that will catch his attention, such as clapping loudly or squirting water in his face. As soon as your dog stops barking, you must instantly reward him.

Practice and Patience are Key

Don't expect overnight miracles from a dog who's been barking for months. It may take weeks to replace an old habit with a new one. If you keep up with the training, you will see a new pattern develop. Instead of barking relentlessly at the insignificant, your dog will bark appropriately and for a reasonable length of time.

Until you have retrained your dog about the appropriateness of barking, he should be confined to a place where he will cause the least disturbance. Shut your doors and windows and leave a television on to mask noises that might provoke your dog from the street. You may also want to shut off the telephone and doorbell if these set off a barking spree.

Top 10 Dogs for Watchdog Barking

Looking for a dog that WILL bark to deter potential burglars? Listed from most alert to least alert, these breeds will bark vigorously at the presence of an intruder or in situations that seem out of the ordinary.

--Rottweiler
--German Shepherd
--Scottish Terrier
--West Highland White Terrier
--Miniature Schnauzer
--Yorkshire Terrier
--Cairn Terrier
--Chihuahua
--Airedale Terrier
--Poodle (standard/miniature)

Answer 9

beagles are cute so they make up for it in barking. there is no fool proof way. if any1 suggests a shock collar don't listen

Answer 10

Very funny, beagles don't bark.