How to Stop a Dog Barking Through the Fence

When a dog barks at a fence, it could be due to a condition called barrier frustration. According to WatchandTrain.com, barrier frustration occurs if a dog barks when behind barriers, but is calm when free. This condition can progressively get worse and lead to aggression if not treated. Fortunately, there are a few ways to help stop your dog's fence barking and prevent this frustration from turning into a bigger problem.

Things You'll Need

  • Leash
  • Treats
  • Radio
  • Pole
  • Rope
  • Sack or blanket
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Instructions

    • 1

      Call your dog to come over to you every time it barks, suggests WatchandTrain.com. Place your dog on a leash and when she barks, call her name and pull her over to you. Then, give her a treat. You are rewarding her for coming over to you and not barking. Keep practicing the technique until she comes to you without the assistance of a leash and reward her each time. Eventually, you can call her over before she begins to bark, preventing the behavior all together.

    • 2

      Place a radio between the dog and the fence, advises SeeFido.com. If your dog barks because of noise it hears when behind the fence, the radio may provide a distraction and prevent the barking.

    • 3

      Place a barrier between your dog and the fence, suggests SeeFido.com. Place two poles in the ground a few feet apart, then tie the ends of a rope to each pole. Place a sack or cloth over the rope. This will slow the dog down and potentially distract it from barking.

    • 4

      Take your dog for daily walks. Often, dogs become frustrated when they do not get enough exercise, as they do not have an outlet for all of their pent-up energy. If you provide ample amounts of exercise for your dog, not only are you releasing that energy, but you may also make your dog so tired that it might not care to bark anymore.

    • 5

      Allow your dog to look behind the fence, if possible. If your dog can't see through the fence, it might be barking because it wonders what is behind it, states SeeFido.com. Walk your dog to the other side of the fence and allow it to sniff around. Sometimes just seeing what is behind the fence may be all it takes to cease the barking.