Does Your Dog Bark A Lot For Attention? Learn To Tackle It.

by

Jeff Nenadic

To keep hearing the continuous and loud barking of the new puppy or dog can be nerve-wracking and bothersome for any new owner. As soon the puppies or dogs reach their new homes, they start their never ending loud barking which leaves the owner exasperated as they did not expect this. This is only natural for the puppies and dogs but some of them do not seem to calm down especially in the evening which is really unpleasant for many.

The biggest fear of the puppy is to be left all alone. “Left alone” is not simply being left alone at home, but can be even if you go out of the room for just sometime. They are not able to adjust to being left alone as they are accustomed having their mothers around them always.

This is a “catch-22” situation. On one hand, if you pamper and comfort the puppy or dog every time it barks for attention; you are inadvertently creating a signal to bark for pampering; hence it shall spoil the puppy or dog. On the other hand, if you ignore the barking, it will continue irritating all around within and outside the house like your family members and neighbors around.

It is a “no-win” situation as you are “caught between the devil and the deep sea” which are both undesirable situations. However, there is hope and you may try out the following guidelines to tackle this irritating barking issue:

Try to ignore the barking without screaming at the barking puppy or dog. As screaming or shouting shall frighten it from going near you. However, it will increase its nervousness and make it bark all the more.

There is “teaching lead” method where, you have a leash tied around the puppy or dog. It is recommended as the dog or puppy can have you around always and learns to be independent simultaneously.

Try to minimize the petting, caressing and sweet talks with the dog or puppy when you leave home as the puppy or dog associates the pampering session as a sign of leaving it which can be stressful for it. The same holds when you return home. Try to minimize the loud boisterous welcomes of the puppy or dog by the door side.

Use simple training ploys to calm down the barking puppy or dog quickly. A good idea is the “water spray bottle” by which you can spray a quick spray of water on the unsuspecting barking puppy or dog. The sudden falling water will scare it and it will stop barking. You can also use a small sized tin and fill it with a few pebbles. The moment the puppy or dog barks when you leave it, you can quickly throw the can in its direction. The sudden noise will startle the puppy or dog and simultaneously divert its attention. While using these ploys, try not to hurt the puppy or dog. Also, do not overdo them, as it might develop an anxious personality which is not good.

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