I think one of the most boring things about having a dog is that a dog barks a lot, apparently not at all. I realize this is the way a dog communicates, but some dogs are just endless. So what can you do to prevent your dog from barking? To correct what we perceive as a problem, we must first understand the problem and it is really a problem. Some dogs tend to bark more than others, and breeding plays a role in this situation. Dogs raised for protection such as German Shepherds, Rottweiler and Doberman were bred to alert the owner to a problem. Dogs like a bloodhound were raised in the bay when they discovered a smell. Then we have dogs that like to hear themselves barking.
This would be wrong. Your dog barks for a reason. Sometimes the reason is pretty obvious. For example, if your dog has to go out and do his things, he can bark to warn you. When lunch approaches and your dog thinks he forgot, he can bark to kindly remind you. Your dog's hearing is much better than yours, so you can bark at another dog outside or listen to a stranger outside your home. Your dog may also be bored and start barking. He can direct his barking in the hope that you will walk with him, play ball or interact with him.
Now that you have determined that the barking of your dog is a problem, how do you make your dog stop barking? One way to prevent a dog from barking is to distract it. This can be done by throwing a can of pennies. Do not throw it on the dog, throw it away. They try to get the sound that distracts him from what he barks.
If your dog's bark is aimed at you, you can just ignore it. By ignoring your dog, I mean to ignore it and really turn your back on your dog. After all, you are the nuts and bolts of this package and your authority must be respected. Be prepared to endure the barking, especially if you were with him in the past. He learned to bark what he wanted. So you have to teach him that he can not get what he wants when he barks. It will not happen overnight.
However, if you are looking for a quick solution to annoying barking, gently place your hands around your mouth and shut up. He will try to move you away, so you may need to hold one hand on the muzzle and the other hand on the collar for more control. If your dog stops fighting with you and calms down, you can let him go. This prevents your dog from barking this time, but not in the long run. You must be consistent in training your dog so that he does not bark.
Visit my blog, where you'll find this lesson on stop your dog from barking. You'll see some examples of things you can do today, right now, to teach this potentially life-saving skill to your dog.
References:
https://getfreedogtraining.com/how-to-stop-my-german-shepherd-from-barking-at-strangers/
https://www.freedogtrainingclasses.com/how-to-stop-your-dog-barking-lunging-at-visitors-dogs-aggression/
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