How to teach your dog not to bark?

Try to keep out of your dogs sight while doing this if possible. Go and hide again, if he is quiet for a while, go in and reward his good behavior with some praise and maybe a treat. This process may need to be repeated over and over until you have broken the excessive barking habit. read more

If your dog is barking his head off outside, then you let him in, this just rewards the barking. - If your dog is barking and you react by giving him a comforting cuddle or a treat of some sort, you are definately encouraging your dog to bark again. read more

But be careful not to give the toy when dog barking is in progress or the dog could mistake the toy as a reward for barking. Bark on command. Another approach that can work is to teach your dog to bark on command, or “speak,” and then command him to be quiet. read more

Barking is a manner of expression for your dog, and the dog may bark in response to emotional states, especially boredom. Providing plenty of exercise and attention to your dog will help stop the dog from developing a habit to bark in response to boredom. read more