My Dog Wont Stop Barking

If you go to sleep at night thinking “My dog wont stop barking“, here are some helpful tips:

Beagles, Basset Hounds, and Chihuahuas are often labeled as nuisance barkers.  The fact is, many dogs, regardless of the breed,  can bark non-stop.  There are reasons why, and there are also solutions.

One of the main reason dogs nuisance bark is when they feel they need to protect their home.  Do not let your dog bark out the window or door of your home.  When dogs are allowed to bark at people and dogs walking by, they think they are scaring them off.  Imagine a person walking by, your dog barks at them as they go by and then they disappear.  Your dog thinks he made that happen.  He thinks he is in charge of “Homeland Security” and it is actually very stressful for him.  Dogs do not like to feel like they are in charge of the home.  It becomes a bad habit as well.  The solution?  Put up blinds on the windows and doors.  Move furniture around so it is not possible for your dog to stand and bark at the outside.

Another cause of nuisance barking is lack of exercise.  Dogs need to get moving.  They like nothing more than a good old fashioned walk.  They don’t mind the rain or cold as long you you don’t.  Get out there with your dog and enjoy it.  If your dog does not walk well on a leash, we can help with that.  In just a few days of training at our Schaumburg studio, we can have your dog walking nicely on a leash, and you will have fun too.  Teaching your dog obedience is great exercise for them as well.  We can show you how to exercise your dog without leaving your house by practicing basic obedience in as little as 10 minutes a day.

Finally, lack of socialization is a big reason dogs bark.  They bark at people and other dogs if they are not used to seeing them.  We provide lots of socialization at our Dog Training Now Studio.  Your dog sees many people each day and many dogs.  We train inside and outside, so your dog gets used to all sorts of situations.

If you still can’t stop thinking “My dog wont stop barking”! Call us to set a consultation.  Come in and meet us, and let us set a plan to help you stop that barking!