Why does the puppy bark? How to understand barking

 

Barking is natural dog behavior and you should be prepared for your puppy to grow into a dog that barks. It's unrealistic, not even fair, to hope that you can train your dog not to bark, but you, your family, and your neighbors will be happy if you can control it.

Stop Barking:  Many people who have similar problems with their pets are surprised by the fact that a dog does not know if it is good or bad that it barks. This usually happens because she is not paid attention to, even if she barks. Sometimes the owners consider it right to yell at the dog, and then it will stop making noise. The dog can bark also because there is some suspicious stranger nearby. Therefore, you need to teach your pet the correct behavior. There is a simple rule: the dog can bark until it is stopped.

The phrase "stop barking" should be regarded as a command and the puppy should take it better than any abuse. Let your dog bark 2-3 times, praise him for his vigilance, and then say "stop barking" while holding some treat in front of him. The puppy will stop immediately because will not be able to continue barking and sniffing the treat at the same time. Give him his reward in a few seconds. Gradually increase the time between the moment the puppy stops barking and the reward. In the end, you can do so, and then your pet will be silent for as long as you want. Clicker training.

If excessive barking starts to bother you and you cannot deal with it, contact your veterinarian for advice. He will recommend what to do next; you may need to see a professional trainer or receive treatment.

If your puppy whines:  You need to understand that if you throw yourself at your puppy every time he whines, it will only get worse. He will consider it a reward for crying and will make it his habit. You can stop him from whining: you just have to ignore it, and when he stops whining, praise him. This way he will understand that crying is not the way to solve the problem.