Raising a Happy Dog 3

We come to the conclusion of "Raising A Happy Dog" series. I will keep you in the loop for more dog care and information.
Your final tip.

Tip 3 Your dog can't understand your words but he can some command and understand your tone.

One of the most common mistakes amongst dog owners is to yell at their pets when they're barking incessantly. Why doesn't this work? When you start yelling at them, it thinks that you're "barking" too, therefore reinforcing the behavior that barking is okay.

Your dog can't understand your words. He can learn a few commands and understand your tone.

To solve an incessant barking problem, try using a spray bottle of water. When your dog begins barking uncontrollably, say the command "quiet" softly and give him a small spray of water. Eventually, they will learn that "quiet" means he should stop barking or he'll get sprayed with water.


Another method involves ignoring your dog completely when he's barking. Sometimes dogs bark because they're bored or want attention, so it's best to ignore this behavior. Once the dog stops, reward him with a treat. Because they may be barking out of boredom, sometimes a simple distraction, like turning on the radio or throwing a toy, will work.

Normally though, dog training is most effective when you use play, rewards and positive engagements to make him feel happy and secure, not scolding or yelling. Remember, they are in many ways like human, and they have feelings too!