All dogs bark. Actually, it should be so. The dog gives a voice when he hears a noise outside the door, if a stranger comes close, when he demands to take him out for a walk, wants to play, out of fear, out of joy, out of protest, etc. Such barking can be called informational. It is normal when the business is limited to a few "fluffs". It is quite a different matter if the dog barks often and for a long time.
Instructions
Step 1
Training will help to minimize the "void". When going for a walk with your dog, grab a can of water and a spray bottle. When the dog barks, spray water in his face and say the command "Quiet". If you are at home, pour some water into a glass and do the same if necessary. Refill the water and place the glass so the dog can see it. Once the barking stops, reward your pet with something tasty. Do not pour anything other than water into the glass and try not to get your dog in the eyes. Do this constantly. Soon enough, your dog will learn to behave properly. It is important that the result is achieved without the use of any forceful action.
Step 2
You can try to cope with constant, annoying barking on the street by teaching your dog to bark on command. This is not difficult to do. Give the command "Voice" and make the dog bark, showing but not giving him a piece of food or a toy. Barked - praise, give a treat. After the command "Voice" is mastered, make him shut up on the command "Hush". Take your dog on a leash. Give a Voice signal. At the right time, command “Hush” and make it so that the dog can no longer bark, for example, by simply holding its mouth with a hand. Praise, encourage with a treat.
Step 3
Many are quite rightly annoyed if a dog barks at a guest who has come to the house. For training, you will need helpers. The dog shouldn't know them. Make an appointment with them in advance about the time of their arrival. Shortly before this, put on a parfos with a long cord on the dog. After someone knocks or rings the doorbell, let your dog bark a little. Then give the command "Come to me" and pull the cord on the parfos. Command "Sit". Let the dog sit for a while. Walk up to the door with him and sit down again. Don't let him bark. Open the door and let the visitor in. Don't let your dog rush at the guest and bark. Walk with the visitor into the room. Lay the dog down. Release after a few minutes.
