Reasons for dogs barking

1. Sometimes dogs are very bored because they lack the company of their owners, and they want to attract their owners' attention by barking.
2. If the dog is not full, it will also bark to remind the owner that it is hungry.
3. If it is a new-born dog, it will bark non-stop out of uneasiness and fear when it comes to a new environment.
4. Dogs cannot speak and cannot notify their owners with words when they are sick. They can only express their discomfort by barking. If the dog’s bark is deep, nasal, and has a continuous whimpering sound, this is a sign that the dog is sick.

Training methods to stop dogs from barking

1. When the dog is barking, the owner should say "shut up" to it seriously and loudly. You can pat its head gently at the same time.
2. If the dog stops barking at this time, the owner can praise the dog and reward it with a snack. If the dog continues to bark, you should pat it on the top of the head a little harder and say "shut up" to it.
3. There is another method. The owner can prepare a small bell and ring the bell when the dog barks. If the dog shuts up, reward him with snacks. After doing this a few times, as long as you Ring the bell and it will quiet down.
4. The owner can also choose to use auxiliary tools, such as a mask like a horse's bridle, with a long drawstring attached. When your dog starts barking, just pull the strap gently to shrink the mask and close their mouth. This mask is a very humane product, unlike other training collars that can cause pain like suffocation for pets. After just a few training sessions, dogs can understand that silence is golden.

Things to note when stopping a dog from barking

1. When an owner stops a dog from barking, he must have a serious facial expression, not a playful smile, nor too soft.
2. Owners should not use their hands when training their dogs. This will make the dog alienated from you and create a gap.
3. In daily life, owners should spend more time with their dogs and be patient when training their dogs.