How Do I Train My Shih Tzu Puppy To Stop Barking?
Dogs will be dogs, and most dogs will bark, whine and howl at times – it’s only natural. Dogs vocalize to communicate with humans and to express themselves. Sometimes we want our dogs to bark in order to warn us about potential danger or protect us from harm. However, excessive barking can be considered a behavior problem. What is the solution? Well, your dog needs to understand when to bark and when to be quiet, and it’s your job to teach this to him. -Once you determine the cause of your dog’s excessive barking, you can begin to control the behavior. The best way to prevent excessive barking in the first place is to try and remove any potential sources of the behavior. You also want to be certain not to inadvertently encourage the barking. Finally, give her better things to do besides barking. –Make sure your dog gets plenty of exercise so there is not as much pent-up energy to burn by barking. –Avoid leaving a lonely dog alone for long periods of time if possible. –Never comfort,
