How do you train dogs not to bark?

20 Feb 2010

20 Feb, 2010 How to Train Dogs

I live in an apartment across the street from a middle school. Every day the dogs stare out the windows and bark at everyone walking around. They even bark when they hear a rustling outside and neighbors walking in to their apt.

I have tried everything. Rewards for being good, slapping their butt w/my hand and newspapers, and even a stern "NO" doesn’t work.
Am I literally a bad dog parent? I keep them in good health and exercise, but I can’t train them to stop doing the one thing that annoys me.

i think bite them at the ear

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12 Responses

1 sabby704
2010 Feb 20

Sorry hun, dogs bark.. birds fly.. bees sting… It’s things you just can’t change, or train for the matter… You can my a (VERY INHUMANE) shock collar, the shocks them when they bark, but, thats WRONG
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2 ben
2010 Feb 20

i think bite them at the ear
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3 TWil
2010 Feb 20

I too have a dog who barks…alot. Drives me crazy. If you get an answer please let me know. And I have one of those shock collars. All we have to do is tap it on the table and he shuts up but not for long. He must know I am talking about him hes barking now.
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4 The reason I'm mad
2010 Feb 20

Check the website http://www.barkingdogs.net it’s an all barking relating problems site, it’s free. You will find everything there from how to solve the problem through training to different tested machines that might help you and your doggie. You are not a bad owner, there are dogs that have barking tendencies, this website was made for them.
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5 pomsNmastiffs
2010 Feb 20

Sounds like you tried conventional correcting(though hitting your dog never works btw). You might have to resort to a training(shock) collar for your dog. It’s not a nice thing at all to use, but a smart dog usually only has to be zapped once to get the idea.
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6 norag
2010 Feb 20

either take them to a trainer, or buy a shock collar, it may sound mean but it will train them to bark when YOU want them to- when someone knocks on the door only
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7 runner1
2010 Feb 20

I knew a vet who removed the dog’s vocal cords.
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8 Crystal Life
2010 Feb 20

I know same thng with me they never could stop barking! Well I tried basically everything you have tried and it still doesn’t seem to work. I guess it is some sort of natural habit or something! Well please let m eknow when you find out!
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9 dollyfan
2010 Feb 20

Would you like to be trained not to talk?
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10 mizwiz
2010 Feb 20

Train yourself not to talk and you might be on to something.
They are trying to alert you to potential threats to keep their pack safe. Its what they do.
But, you may try teaching the command "enough".
When they bark, get up acknowledge what they see. Tell them they are good dogs. Then them away from the distraction. If they bark more tell them enough. Repeat as needed.
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11 CowgirlUp
2010 Feb 20

When they bark grab their snout and hold it shut calmly and sternly say be quiet. Never yell at them because that’s similar to a bark, and they won’t get the point. They will just think it’s ok. You have to be consistant though. You can’t let them go even once without you correcting them for barking.
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12 Brad Gen
2010 Feb 20

Hi ,
Well i found this really helpful guide ,its a really professional training called sit stay fetch , to teach you how to train your dog by yourself , http://www.dogobediencetraining.co.nr , its a easy step by step book
Hope this helps you with your dog
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Obedience Training for Dogs