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Tips to Help Solve the Three Most Common Dog Barking Complaints-Part2
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...... Complaint # Three: Your dog constantly barks, whines or whimpers due to stress or anxiety or for any reason at all. The teaching and training of dog tricks while not a necessary part of a dog's .....
Solution: This can be a tough one for most people but, DO NOT give your dog attention when it's behaving like this. Too many people unwittingly contribute to this particular problem by picking up their dog or going to him when he starts to bark or whine. Your dog is learning that in order to get attention from you, barking and whining is the way to do it. He's controlling you. And by you picking him up or giving in to him in some way, you're reinforcing that. Remember, YOU are the boss, not your dog. The way to break your dog of that habit is to ignore the unwanted behavior and only praise your dog when it is not barking. Then he'll get the message that he only gets what he wants (attention or affection) when he gives you what you want (a calm quiet dog).
No dog owner should suffer the guilt, pain or embarrassment of having a dog that barks constantly. Finally, dog owners can safely leave Fido alone knowing he's happy and quiet. And no more worrying about dirty looks from the neighbors. All it takes is knowing the proper way to deal with the behavior.
About the Author:
Cynthia Alexander is a former dog trainer and author of the electronic book 'The Ultimate Guide to Stop Your Dog from Barking'FAST.' Ms. Alexander gives many detailed answers to all kinds of nuisance barking problems, including separation anxiety. It is available via immediate download for $29.97 at http://www.stopyourbarking.com. A must have for anyone dealing with excessive barking.
About the Author
Cynthia Alexander is an author of several books. She started training dogs over 20 years ago. She wrote this book as a response to complaints from her neighbors about barking dogs.
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