Please help my dog barks nonstop!?

Question

I'm already using a squirt bottle but it doesn't work, as soon as I leave he starts barking again! I'm using no bark as the comand. I want another dog and need to convince my dad, he hates his barking so if he'll stop then I can get another one.

Answer 1

you can get barking collars, they don't zap them but they spray a citronella sort of spray in there face which they HATE!!! They can be really expensive to buy so you would be best to hire one, a lot of local pet shops are able to do that for you. If you don't like the idea of that try some Vinegar in your spray bottle cause they don't like that either.

Answer 2

Dogs that greet their owners in this way are trying to communicate. But rather than professing undying love, they are probably trying to tell you that they are lonely and bored and that their needs as a dog are not being met. The excitement that you see is your dog’s way of burning off the excess energy that has been building throughout the day.

People shouldn’t be disappointed by this revelation. This just means that dogs don’t use emotions like people do. Remember, they’re dogs. To love a dog means you must treat him like an animal, which means fulfilling him as Nature intended him to be fulfilled.

Now, let’s get back to our barking dog. So-called nuisance barking, which is often ongoing and not in response to a particular stimulus like a jogger running by the house, is your dog’s way of sending you a distress signal.

Somewhere his needs as an animal are not being met. Is his world anchored by a pack leader who projects calm-assertive energy? Are you walking with him every day, which exercises his body and his mind? Is he living a balanced life?

If nuisance barking is a problem, consider these issues to find a solution. It’s the best way to show real love for your dog.

Answer 3

Have you tried the stop-barking collars? They are not expensive and the new ones have several settings so you can start out with a mild shock, and go stronger if it doesn't work. I'd just do this long enough to break him of the habit.

Once the habit is broken, I'd switch back to a regular collar. There are times you want a dog to bark - for safety reasons.

Answer 4

There are bark collars. Some shock, some vibrate, others put out a citronella smell. This worked for my dog however he is smart enought to have developed a nice high pitched whine that the collar cannot detect.

I only did this for my neighbors, because they kept getting mad. I think it is great that dogs bark. How else would you know if someone was breaking in and it is a criminal deterrant.

You could always get a dingo. they don't bark.

Answer 5

The first step in obtaining peace and quiet is to realize that lots of barking is caused by the dog being lonely, bored, frustrated or frightened. These are all situations that you can help to alleviate. A well-exercised, happy dog is more likely to sleep all day while you are not home. Spend time playing with, training and exercising your dog.

Obedience training is great mental exercise. Thinking is a tiring activity for dogs, as it is for humans. Most dogs really enjoy a rapid paced, exciting "game" of Come here, sit, heel, sit, heel, down, stay . . . come here for hugs, a massage, a celebration of praise and treats. Don't allow training to be a boring, tedious routine.

If your dog lives in the back yard most of the time, she probably needs "social exercise." She needs walks around the neighborhood, so she can investigate all the sounds and smells that tantalize her while she is in the yard. Bring her into the house when you are home. She needs to feel that she is part of your family. Having a large yard is not equal to having a well exercised dog. You may see your dog dashing madly around your yard, but he is not exercising. He is doing the doggy equivalent of pacing, fidgeting, or other human forms of nervous activity. Provide your dog with fun things with which to occupy himself, such as a digging pit or special chew toys.

Dogs are social animals. They need friends and companionship. Take your dog to the same dog park daily or weekly and let her make doggy friends. Dogs romping around and playing together tire rapidly and will sleep happily while recovering from the good, hardy play session.

Answer 6

What is it barking at???
If he is barking at people/animals outside, go to the window and validate the reason for his barking. Acknowledge that you see what he is showing you, say " I know, I see it, now be quiet." I had to sit with my dog and watch out the window with her until she calmed down.
Dogs are members of a pack and need to call out warning barks. Let him have a few, then look, then tell him quiet. It seems like alot of work but believe me, I have a Hound Dog, it is so worth it in the long run. Now all I have to do is tell her "I know now be quiet"

Answer 7

try some training. i have 4 labs and when i pull into thedriveway they arein side thefence barkin there lil heads off. i get out of the car and walk to the front dorr saying very firmly be queit zip it use your insied voice are u are not commin inthe house. they get queit and when i m out side with them i say shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh be queit no noisy babies at momma's house,

Answer 8

I have two Labs. Get another dog for companionship. If it is a boy get him a spayed girl. NOT another boy. They will end up fighting for territory. If a girl then you can get another girl or boy. I guarantee this will work.

Answer 9

well if u dont want da dog give it 2 da aspca they will take care of it n also dont get a dog because da other 1 don listen 2 u tats so mest up

Answer 10

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