We know you love your dog a lot and he or she is a big part of the family.
The dog has been doing an awful lot of barking lately and you are at your wits end.
Barking is completely normal and a natural behavior in dogs, but that's not a good excuse to those sleeping relatives and angry neighbors that are complaining about the barking dog.
If you expect your dog to be quiet out of nowhere just by telling him to be quiet, that is unfair and unrealistic.
There are some steps you can take in order to turn that volume down a notch.
As we write this article, we are going to give you some advice on dog training stop barking.
First of all, before we begin, we need to tell you that you cannot demand your dog to stay quiet at all times.
However, it is possible to make them a bit more trained in order to tone them down when it does come to their barking.
You should start by determining what is making your dark bark.
Are they barking when they are excited? As you are training your dog, make sure you have some of your favorite treats on hand.
One step you could take is when your dog is barking, praise them for being a good dog and try to find out what the problem is.
During training, talk normally and don't give off much energy, because dogs pick up on this.
Tell the dog to "quiet" as you are showing them one of those treats.
After the dog has been quiet for about 4 to 5 seconds, let them have the treat.
You will find that your dog will be quiet because he or she will be so focused on getting that treat.
After awhile of doing this, your dog will learn the word "quiet" and will do as you ask.
However, you need to first see what your dog is barking at, because there may be a problem.
Remember, as Cesar Millan (Dog Psychology Center) says, "You are the Leader of the pack.
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