This behavior can be very obnoxious especially when they won’t stop. Even after the trigger is gone. This behavior is a top question I get when training my clients. It does take time to work through but we can conquer and manage Barking.
Why do dogs bark?
Self rewarding behavior that gets dogs what they want.
3 Types of Barking
Bored Barking
Relaxed body, in house , excited ,happy
Communicate to your dog this is not ok, by staying calm and physically removing the dog with a leash preferably and give them something to do (lick mat, place, kong)
If this does not work you need to manage the dog and access to the window/door etc. only allow access when you can train the right behavior
Demand Barking
Remove from the room and yourself calmly
Place in crate/pen and give something to do away from you
Back Off Barking
Stiff body , intense and growling and spaced barking and low
Usually fear/anxious
To solve
Calmly walk over and say good job and look out window
If they do not stop and go do something else, lead away from window and give them a job
If this does not work remove them from the environment/ situation and only allow when you can train correct behavior
Tips & Behaviors
Teach a “Place” behavior – go to the mat
Crate Training
Structure in everyday life is key (routine, follow through, calm and confident)
