8 month old Aussie Barking

Question
My Aussie has started barking when he's riding in the back of my pickup inside the canopy.  He barks at EVERYTHING! What can I do?  I don't want to muzzle him but the barking is really irritating.

Answer
You might try riding him in a crate so he has less of a view of moving stuff outside the truck. Also, have someone ride in the cab with him, going slow, and treat him for looking at stuff. Herding dogs really want to control motion, and are frustrated when they can't. Here is a good article on working with "barky" behaviors. http://www.clickertraining.com/node/1125
But in order to work on this, you are going to have to break it down and keep it low enough stimulation that he has a chance to succeed and learn. That may mean he doesn't go for regular rides in the truck until he's learned a different response. Sandy case BFA MEd CPDT www.positivelycanine.com