How to Train a Kennel Puppy With Barking

Training your kennel puppy to stop barking may take some time and consistency. While most puppies appreciate an indoor kennel because it mimics a den-like enclosure, there are times when the puppy wants out and may wish to join you in your daily activities. Always check what may be causing your kennel puppy to bark in the first place: he may be thirsty, hungry, cold, or may need to go potty. If your puppy is barking for attention, then you may want to find a way to stop nuisance barking before it becomes an annoying habit.

Things You'll Need

  • Kennel
  • Blanket
  • Toys
  • Crate cover
  • Coffee can
  • Coins
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Instructions

    • 1

      Make the kennel the most wonderful place to be. Place a fluffy blanket inside along with some safe, age-appropriate chew toys. Cover the kennel with a crate cover so to lower the number of distractions your puppy may be exposed to, and prevent it from barking in request for being with you.

    • 2

      Invite your puppy inside the kennel with a tasty treat each time. This way your puppy will associate going inside the kennel with something positive and will be less likely to bark in protest.

    • 3

      Ignore your puppy should it bark for attention. If you give in and your puppy notices that every time it barks in the kennel you give it attention, soon barking will become an ingrained habit. Obviously, always make sure your puppy is not barking because it needs to go out or has other needs.

    • 4

      Fill up the coffee can with coins, say ''no'' and simultaneously shake the coffee can every time the puppy starts to bark. With time, the puppy will start associating its barking with the loud noise produced by the can of coins and will ultimately be less likely to bark. Use this technique as a last resort.

    • 5

      Give attention and open the kennel only when the puppy is no longer barking. This way the puppy learns that when it is calm and quiet, good things happen, whereas, barking does not work.