Stop Dog Barking Outside

Oftentimes owners try to stop a dog from barking in ways that fail to address long term behavior.

Stop dog barking outside.

As your friend and their dog come into view start feeding your dog treats. If your dog stops barking when they hear the cue reward them. Examples include yelling rewarding bad habits or inconsistently disciplining. It s also safer because dogs left alone outside can face theft escapes poisoning harassment and other dangers.

Once your dog learns the calm verbal cue you can use it during times of unwanted barking such as the ring of a doorbell or the sound of other dogs barking to prompt the quiet response aka to stop the barking. Don t let your dog bark constantly when it s outside regardless of the reason. If your dog barks inappropriately it is important to start by setting yourself a realistic goal. Have a friend with a dog stand out of sight or far enough away so your dog won t bark at the other dog.

Planning for your dog to stop barking completely is not realistic barking is a natural dog behaviour and dogs will bark more or less and largely depending on the breed whether we want it or not. But dogs can still bark inside if bored. Stop feeding treats as soon as your friend and their dog disappear from view. So if your dog barks while you re at work all day get someone to walk your dog or play with her for at least an hour a day.

Repeat the process multiple times. You can hardly train the dog to stop barking by yelling at it across the yard. Plus it is one of the fastest ways to turn neighbors into enemies and send an invitation to your local police.