Stop Puppy Barking

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You will quickly learn there are only a few methods that you can attempt to stop puppy barking.  Fortunately it is easy to control and fix while they are only puppies.  Keep in mind that not all barking is bad as dogs of course bark!  That is their thing to do.  You have to understand this is the way your puppy makes themselves know, express feelings and to show you their needs.  How is this for an interesting fact, there is only one dog breed that does not bark and that is the Basenji.

Before you attempt stopping your puppy from barking you need to identify what is causing them to bark.

What Are The Causes Of Puppy Barking and How To Stop Puppy Barking

You will see that puppies will bark for multiple reasons, just like humans vocally express themselves in different ways.  Puppies will bark when they are excited, they will bark when they are mad and they will even bark if they become scared.  Below you will find several reasons that you can expect for your puppy to start barking:

  • Barking for Territorial reasons
  • Barking to greet you
  • They may bark when hurt or sick
  • Barking to alarm you of something
  • Barking to get some attention
  • Barking out of frustration
  • Barking out of frustration
  • Compulsive barking issues

So as you can see from this barking is a main form of communication for puppies.  You can’t completely stop your dog from barking just like you can’t completely make a person be silent.  Just like we have to express ourselves with our voice, they express themselves by barking.  Just understand that it is a normal behavior for them to bark at times.

How To Stop Puppy Barking

Now, just because we can’t complete stop your puppy from barking we can help control and pinpoint the issue causing it.  When you notice that your puppy is barking you need to do the best that you can to determine exactly what is causing their barking.  Usually you will see that their barking is excessive and it can be controlled to an extent.  If you can determine that the barking is excessive and not normal you can control the issue.  Find out the following to assist you with this:

  • When is your puppy barking?
  • What if your puppy barking at exactly?
  • Do you notice that there is something triggering your puppies barking?

You have to be careful how you control this barking.  If you notice that your puppy is barking to protect its territory or they are alarmed at something it is a bad idea to yell at them for this.  By scolding them for this it can lead to other problems such as aggression and even biting.  After you yell at your dog they become confused as they don’t know why you are yelling at them.  Because they are still having an issue that has not been resolved.

What you need to work on is making sure your puppy is comfortable in their territory.  Try to find out what is causing them to bark and fix it for them and the barking will stop.  This of course all starts with being the alpha leader of the household.  By showing your puppy you are the leader of the pack they will know they are safe when you are around to protect their space.  Another option is to remove the problem from their territory.  By it being out of site it is out of mind for the puppy.  Such ideas you can follow are closing the blinds in the room your dog stays in, have a privacy fence so they do not feel threaded by others and finally don’t let them have free access to a window as they will feel threatened by other people or animals around their territory.

In closing, keep in mind that it is normal for your puppy to bark.  Do not yell at them for barking as this is their way to express themselves.  Controlling barking in other ways is the best method.  By following these tips you will quickly be on your way to learning how to stop puppy barking.

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