An obedient dog is a dog that knows how to bark and at what time to bark. This type of dog looks at its owners before barking for a behavioral clue. You can make your dog lie down and relax; dogs that are relaxing do not bark very much.

Never shout a big “NO” at your dog when he is barking, as your dog will assume that you’re barking as well!

Be consistent in your actions; use a firm “NO” command when you see your dog barking too much and stick to this command by using a commanding voice. Everyone in your house must use the same command without fail.

Never get angry at your dog as behavior changes often need long time duration.

Praise and reward your dog for good behavior. Positive reinforcement is always better than negative punishment. Physical punishment will harm the relationship between you and your puppy. Food treats are always better when the dog is young and at a puppy stage.

Never hug your dog to soothe its emotions, because it may think that you’re actually condoning its behavior. In the future, it may even bark more because of your over-done emotions.

Use controlled training sessions and split the total training time into several parts,

If nothing works, contact a professional dog trainer to get your dog trained for good behavior. Or, ask a trainer to come to your house and provide inputs on controlling undesirable barking.

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