My dog barks at people and cars when out walking. How can I control this behaviour?
Training and socialisation from an early age are essential requirements. Puppy parties and dog training classes are widely available. If the reason for the barking is due to separation anxiety, territorial security or just a highly strung nervous disposition then the use of pheromones such as DAP and a calming product such as Zylkene are very useful. In very severe cases a prescription sedative from your vet may be necessary. Out walking Halti collars give subtle control while humane aniti barking collars such as Aboistop may be required. The moment your dog barks, a spray of citronella, which is painless and harmless, is released and surprises it. The effect of surprise is sufficient to interrupt the dog in its undesirable behaviour. In a few days, the dog learns to keep quiet while wearing the collar and concentrate on more normal activities.
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