Canines bark, so a puppy barking is a completely normal phenomenon. Be prepared for puppy barking, whining and howling when you bring them home as it is what they do! If you have a dog that you love, you know that you are going to hear plenty of barking, whining, and howling at almost any time. There is no way to train your puppy to stop barking completely and you would not want him to anyway. Of course, everyone will benefit once you have your dog’s barking under control. You, your neighbors, and even your dog will be happier.
Here are the reasons for why barking begins
Socially isolated or confined dogs who have not had supervised exercise for long periods will need some kind of outlet for their pent up energy. A dog who is alone all day is more likely to take up barking as a hobby because there is nobody to control him and make him stop. Pretty soon, barking will become an enjoyable habit for him or her. And for a great number of dogs, once they start barking, they continue to do so just for the sheer fun of doing it.
You may have trained your dog to bark too much by accident. You obey your dog when he speaks. When the dog barks, you let him out. When he barks again, you let him back in. A puppy quickly learns that barking earns him a snack; they bark and they get rewarded. A puppy gets attention from you by barking. For this reason, it is easy for barking to become a habit. After all, the puppy wants your attention, and if he barks, he gets your attention. Of course, if your dog is not barking, you won’t be reminded to give him treats, praises, and other reinforcement.
Puppy Barking and Exercises
To minimize puppy barking and for you to get some peace and quiet, you have to realize that most of the time; puppy barking is really due to the boredom, loneliness, frustration and fright that your puppy feels. These entire situations can be eased and improved when you spend more time with your puppy. A well-exercised, happy, and contented puppy is more likely to spend the whole day sleeping when you are not home. So take some time and play with him, train him and exercise him.
Puppy obedience training is just as boring mentally for dogs as it is for their owners. “Come here”, “sit”, “heel”, and “stay” all make enjoyable games for your dog. Why not make it even more fun by rewarding good performance with treats, hugs and praise. Remember that dogs and puppies like a quick pace and high energy! Try to think of new training ideas for your puppy so it won’t get bored.
Dogs that live in a backyard also need some socializing time. Puppy barking will lessen if you walk them around your neighborhood. Puppies find daily walks an adventure because of all the exciting sounds and smells they can investigate when they are outdoors. Running around the yard like a crazy dog is a normal thing for a dog or puppy to do, but it does not count as puppy exercise. Your dog is pacing and fidgeting in the same way you would when nervous. Be sure your dog or puppy has something to do to keep busy. Puppies love to have chew toys for puppy biting, and big dogs enjoy a digging pit.
Dogs, like humans, are naturally social animals. Dogs are much like their human owners in that they enjoy companionship. Socialize your dog by making a weekly trip to a dog park where he can interact with other dogs. They will sleep great after a good hard day of playing and exercising.
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