Labrador Dog Training: Excessive Barking

Although barking is a normal behavior among dogs, it should be curtailed when it goes beyond what is normal. Find out how to stop your labrador's excessive barking...

Despite the odds of Labrador dog training, it is not impossible to triumph in it. This breed's intelligence, in addition to their gentle, energetic and working personality, is what makes Labradors the most dependable and obedient breed of dog in the world.

However, it cannot be denied that few of the many owners of Labrador Retrievers complain about their dog's excessive barking. This oftentimes result to owners having to turn over their dogs to dog shelters or worst, to abandon the once beloved pet to die due to starvation, thirst or sickness. But these owners should know that dealing the problem this way is not the very best solution. Excessive barking can be possibly stopped without having to sacrifice the dog's welfare.

We are all aware of the fact that barking is a dog's natural reaction. Dogs bark when a stranger approaches the house or when they see or hear something strange. Dogs may also tend to bark when they are hurt or afraid. These reasons are appropriate enough because most owners want their dogs to be watch dogs. But problem occurs when a dog barks excessively that is annoying to you or your neighbors.

The first step in dealing with this problem is to determine the reason or the cause of the barking. Does your dog barks when nobody's at home and he is outside and he wants to go inside? Dog inside the house while everyone is away is not a problem. You can bring him inside the house and settle him in an area that is comfortable yet prevents him from destruction if he still at his destructive stage.

Shouting will only make matters worst. The dog will think that you are also barking and has joined in. It helps if you can call him and have him lie down and stay since dogs that are lying down do not bark much.

Be patient and consistent. Always remember that training a dog to do something does not happen overnight. You need to take one step at a time and believe that the problem will end sooner as long as you keep on trying. Using a one-word command is also another great way to modify your pet's behavior. Try the word 'enough' or 'quiet' and always use the same word with the same tone of voice. Have everyone in the family use the same command.

Labrador dog training is one sure way to help stop your dog's excessive barking. You may also want to use anti-bark collars or have debarking done by your veterinarian.

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