How to stop a dog barking. Before you can stop the constant or excessive barking you have to figure out why your dog is doing it in the first place.
The reasons can vary from boredom, alerting the family when there are intruders, separation anxiety, aggressive barking towards people or other dogs, territorial barking or just looking for attention. It is a dog behaviour problem which can be solved.
1. Exercise
Make sure your dog gets plenty of exercise, if you have to leave him alone for the day. The amount of exercise depends on the age, health and size of your dog. A tired dog, with no pent up energy is more likely to rest and stay quiet. Always leave your dog in a calm and relaxed state of mind before leaving him.
2. Interaction
Dogs are very social creatures and need interaction. Perhaps you could visit him during the day or arrange for a family member or friend to check on him.
