Barking becomes a problem when the dog barks incessantly or for a long period of time. Its important to teach your dog that some barking is ok, but not always. Understanding your dog’s barking trigger is the first step towards combating problem barking. This video shows how to train a dog to bark a few times when someone comes at the door without going overboard with it. Place the dog on lead, have your friend to ring the doorbell and say ‘Quiet’ after he has barked 2 or 3 times. Once your dog is quiet, reward him so that he knows 2 or 3 barks are ok, but not more. The best way to stop the dog from barking at things while on walk is socialization. Watch for your dog’s cues before he starts barking and try to distract him as soon as you see the cue instead of yelling at him.
