How to stop a puppy from barking Overview
It’s normal for dogs to bark. But when they’re new owners, it can be difficult! If you find yourself with an barking pup who doesn’t seem like he is going away any time soon (or ever), then keep reading this blog post because we’ll cover the reasons why exactly these little balls of fur choose our favourite pastime: barking, and how much effort goes into controlling their excessive noise levels at home so that everyone in your family feels safe and happy again.
We all know that puppies and dogs bark. Sometimes it’s for no reason at all, other times their barks can tell us something important – like whether or not they need to take a break from running around outside! In this blog post I am going share with you some common triggers so when Pup starts barking in your home (or wherever else YOU want them!) You’ll be able stop him/her right away before things get too out of control.
So why exactly do puppies bark? How to stop a puppy from barking
There are many reasons why dogs bark, but the most popular one is to protect their territory. Pups will often let out a loud cheer or warning howl if someone approaches too closely for comfort not only himself – even though he may be part of an established pack! Some alarms happen when there’s something like hearing strange noise which catches your pup’s attention; others might just want you pay more attention than usual so they can have all eyes on them (and thus food).
Some puppies are triggered by excitement usually when it comes to greeting new people and other dogs but this is usually friendly. The wagging tail, relaxed body language, or happy bark will help you know what kind of trigger your pup may have so that they can be appropriately responsive in different situations!
Puppies need a lot of mental stimulation and physical exercise to keep them happy. If your puppy is getting enough activity, but still barking when they’re left alone for too long or not used too it can be because there’s frustration as well boredom since the same thing happens over again each day with no changes in scenery; however if you notice that he/she becomes much less active around evening time then this may indicate separation anxiety which needs professional help right away.
We all know that dogs can be barking at any given moment, but did you also realize how much of a task it is to stop their bark? We recommend taking some time out before getting frustrated with your pup and instead observe them. Is something unusual happening around where he or she normally barks?
Effective tips to manage your puppies barking
Here are some quick and easy ways you can stop your puppy from barking;
Get your puppy involved in enough activities: When your puppy is barking out of nowhere and nothing in their environment seems to be happening, it could mean they’re frustrated or bored. To help relieve this excess energy on behalf of you (and them) try providing an activity for the dog’s brain. You can also use chew toys to keep your puppy engaged.
For example, give them a Kong toy that they’ll love stuffing with food or treats like peanut butter so it’s more interesting than just barking all day! Make sure you have supervision when playing though because small pieces could break off and get stuck in his throat if ingested accidentally.
Make use of sight barriers at home: Closing your curtains and blinds will help you get a better night’s sleep while controlling what pup sees outside. These barriers can also be used to stop territorial barking in certain situations, such as when another dog is across the street or near an invisible fence line that he shouldn’t cross without permission from his owner.
Make your puppy feel safe while at home by creating a safe space: If you’re finding that your puppy barks at the sight of leaving him/her alone, it could be due to separation anxiety. To help with this behaviour there are some things you can do such as providing a safe space for them in their own home by blocking out sights and sounds from outside; covering up any crates or playpens while making sure they feel comfortable on blankets, drawing down blinds which will reduce light levels so your puppy feels more secure.
Quit rewarding them whenever they bark: When you come running to your pup every time they bark, it’s not surprising that the first few times this happens greatly enjoy attention. This is exactly what we call reward barking!
To get rid of this annoying habit for good though; all that is needed is a “No” response and redirecting them into another activity (like practicing commands) followed by rewarding when he/she listens-and only then will ignore any further demand barks while performing those tasks at hand.” You may think that rewarding your puppy with their favourite food or treat when they become quiet will make them stop barking, but the opposite is true! If you engage in conversation and then ignore him after a while it becomes association for good behaviour.
To help create this connection between not barking and receiving attention as reward – wait until he has been silent for at least 3 seconds before giving any kind of rewards (even though sometimes just one touch on our arm can be enough).
Engage the help of others: To curb your puppy’s barking, you could teach them that certain people or things aren’t scary by enlisting their help! For example; if every time, the laundry guy comes over to return your clothes in hand, your puppy barks continuously, you could make him offer your puppy a nice treat only when the puppy stops barking. This will create affectionate connection between both parties which should make all interactions easier going forward.
Conclusion
So you’re a pup parent who’s had the joy of owning one? That means that, like any other human being with their own home and family responsibilities, your dog needs some structure in place. Teaching them key obedience commands will help keep things under control when it comes to barking.
