You've just gotten a new dog and its barking is beginning to annoy you and the neighbors. There may come a time when you'll have to start training your dog to stop this barking habit and improve its behavior. There are a number of ways to train your dog without having to go through too much trouble. This training process may take some patience and technology, but it will teach your dog some good manners that you and your neighbors may appreciate later on.
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Obedience Classes
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Get help from a professional dog trainer who will teach your dog healthy and motivational ways to improve its own behavior. You can choose from dog schools and courses with flexible schedules and different methods. This training will help cultivate your dog by hands-on and one-on-one basic training. You can have someone else train your dog, or you may choose to participate in group training.
Ultrasonic Technology
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Training your dog to stop barking may need some ultrasonic technology, and you have a legal right to set up whatever you want in your yard. You can get an ultrasonic device at an electronics store or online in different price ranges. A silent whistle goes off the moment your dog starts barking. This may slowly turn your dog away from wanting to bark as much. It is a useful trick that won't bother your neighbors or disturb you either.
Personal Training
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You may need to work on your dog's obedience, besides just using electronic devices to oversee its barking habits. This can be achieved without having to hire a trainer. One easy training trick is to teach your dog to be quiet on your command. You will need a squirt bottle and some of your dog's favorite treats and toys ready. When your dog begins to bark say, "quiet!" really loud. If it keeps barking, squirt some water to distract it. When it stops barking, immediately praise your dog. Your dog will slowly catch on and learn how to be quiet, especially on your command.
Electric Collars
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Set your dog up with a battery-powered electric collar to curb its incessant barking habits. These special dog collars are rigged to send a shock when they senses your dog's vocal activities. Some people may think this is cruel, but it may be better than having to physically punish your dog. You can also regulate the level of the shock. An electric collar may not solve your dog's barking altogether, but it can oversee barking when you're not around.
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