Want a quieter dog? Check out these tips:
Dogs bark for the same reasons we speak: to warn, to explain or just to chat.
For dogs with separation anxiety, you have to slowly get them used to your being absent.
Start by leaving your pet alone for a minute. Just walk out and close the door.
Then go back in without making a fuss of your pet. Act normally.
Repeat about half an hour later. Gradually increase the time. If you overdo it, and your pet barks or becomes frightened, shorten the time.
This step takes weeks, which is why you should not adopt a dog and then straight away go to work full time.
Dogs who are walked properly will be calmer and will also sleep while you’re out. So walk your dog properly at least twice a day.
For a lively dog, you can play fetch or other ball games so that the dog is running while you don’t exhaust yourself!
Make sure your pet has his own basket or bed in a place where he feels secure.
Give him a toy to play with or a bone to chew, so he doesn’t get bored.
You should also leave water in case he’s thirsty. If your pet feels happy and comfy, he’s less likely to bark.
