how can i stop my bullmastiff to stop barking during the night?

Question

I got my bullmastiff from a rescue home, he is a really good dog however he barks during the night. he sleeps in the same room as me but continues to bark at anything and sometimes nothing at all. My partner wants us to send him back as he cant stand the lack of sleep, i dont want this at all. please help me?

Answer 1

get him a stuffed toy to sleep with and comfortable bed. As a last resort...use a soft fabric muzzle that you can get at the pet store and he can still drink water with it. He may try to get it off at first but be persistent. I had to do this for my dog and he only wore it for a few nights and then didn't need it anymore because he started to understand that I needed him to stop barking and waking everyone. GL

Answer 2

If It Was Me I Would Put Things In His Crate To Preoccupy Him; Kongs, Bones ect. As For The Collars Ive Never Used One Myself But I Do Know A Couple People Have Used Them Collars That Let An Unpleasant Smell Out They Seem The Best Option.. Also Is Crating Him The Only Option? I Know Its Useful While They In The Chewing Stage But It Can Be Stressful For The Dog Being Locked Up.

Answer 3

Dog training classes. Pet Co will offer trait training classes. Also since hes a rescue pet, try to enroll him back into a program for rescue pets and see if they can help you work with him.

If worse comes to worst and I VERY MUCH HOPE that it dosen't, you could try the bark collars, but I think those are very horrible creations. Shocking a dog just for barking...how cruel is that? Its like shocking someone for breathing.

Answer 4

A dog should be trained on how to eat, walk with you, not to bark, potty training and sleep on its place etc. You can teach anything to your puppy, dogs get trained easily with some good instructions. If you want some good training tips visit https://tr.im/BNwiW

If properly trained, they should also understand whistle and gesture equivalents for all the relevant commands, e.g. short whistle or finger raised sit, long whistle or flat hand lay down, and so on.

It's important that they also get gestures and whistles as voice may not be sufficient over long distances and under certain circumstances.

Answer 5

Being in the same room with you, I assume you have tried to stop the barking with words. This probably will not work if the dog hasn't had any prior training. Your best bet now is to get an electronic training collar (You can get one on ebay) and use it when he barks after being commanded to be quiet. It WILL work. Just use it ONLY when he is commiting his crime.

Answer 6

Hi Fraggle, I am glad to see that your bullmastiff is allowed to stay inside with you. Perhaps he hears things at night, such as passing cars. He might not realize these are harmless and natural for your neighborhood.
I suggest you say firmly, but not angrily, "Enough." while in a business-like manner, but not in an abusive manner, cupping your hands over his mouth. When he hushes, tell him, "Good (insert dog's name)." ie, "good fido." This will have to be done patiently and consistantly. I sincerely wish you luck. It sounds like you have a wonderful buddy.

Answer 7

You can consider getting a Bark Control Collar. Helps to stop annoying, excessive barking. Use it during nite time....

Answer 8

This is a great article that I came across on barking for dogs. Hope it helps you!

http://www.perfectpaws.com/bark.html

Answer 9

Trained my pit to stop barking by *gently* (just enough so he can't open) holding his muzzle and telling him firmly "No speak!"

Answer 10

you should ask at the rescu home about this dogs past, maybe he was tortured or something, or maybe he is just booored to death.