You have brought your new puppy home and everyone is excited.
By the third night you can't figure out why your puppy won't stop barking.
Here are 3 simple steps to take that can help to solve your problem.
1.
Don't abandon the puppy.
2.
Don't reward barking.
3.
Stay calm and positive.
Don't abandon your puppy.
A new puppy is unfamiliar with its new surroundings and can be afraid and stressed.
Don't shut him off from being able to see you.
Give him something to play with or chew on to keep occupied and not feeling lonely.
Give the puppy some exercise with you, maybe a walk to get rid of the extra energy that they all have at that age.
Don't reward barking.
Give your puppy attention everyday, but don't reward barking with attention.
Don't teach your puppy that barking will get him what he wants.
Only reward him when he is calm.
Stop any activity with him when he's barking and wait for him to stop before resuming the activity.
Stay calm and positive.
Puppies can pick up on the energy that you project.
If you can stay calm and positve with your new puppy, he will have less fear and more trust in you as his pack leader.
A puppy in a state of anxiety is a puppy that will bark at anything.
Don't yell at him but use calm firm words and actions.
If you put these 3 simple steps to work for you, then you should have a lot less barking problems from your puppy.
This is just the start of a relationship between you and your dog.
Training your dog can be fun for the both of you.
Proper training makes your dog happier and can give you the companion that you've always wanted...