How to Train a Pomeranian Not to Bark Excessively
When you can decode the secrets of Pomeranian barking and understand the reasons behind it, you will quickly be able to control excessive noise. This requires excellent listening skills and very close observation. If it barks at you while staring without any external stimulus, it might be seeking your attention—it may be hungry or want to play with you.
Help your dog expend excess energy, or it will use that energy to make noise. Provide more opportunities for it to go outside as a way to express itself. Long daily walks can satisfy it, making it quiet from tiredness, and also allow it to run, play, and cheer in a fenced, safe environment. If the Pomeranian starts barking to get your attention, put on a training collar and leash and carry out some obedience training. This way, it will get your attention, and you will get its attention. After a few commands, it will forget the motivation to make noise.
If a Pomeranian needs to be alone for long periods, loud barking is often its way of expressing itself. Dogs are companion animals and should never be forced to endure loneliness. If you have to leave the dog alone at home, try turning on the radio or television before you go. These sounds will make the Pomeranian think the owner is home, thus calming and comforting it.
Usually, spend more time accompanying your Pomeranian, and when going out, leave its favorite toys, enough food, and water to avoid barking caused by unmet basic needs. Do not play with the dog within 20 minutes before leaving; if the Pomeranian is excited and you suddenly close the door and leave, it might bark due to the inability to adapt. You can also arrange puzzle games by putting treats into a pet feeding ball for it to explore and enjoy—this will keep it busy for hours. This mental stimulation consumes a lot of energy, so the remaining time it will spend sleeping soundly.
If the Pomeranian barks loudly whenever it sees strangers, keep doors and windows closed to prevent it from seeing outside. Do not pet it or assure it everything is okay, as this will make it mistakenly think you encourage its impulsiveness. Loud scolding is also wrong and may make it think you are joining the chorus it initiated.
If the barking is due to fear, such as fear of vacuum cleaners, lawn mowers, or large trash bins, try to reduce its sensitivity to these things. If you feed it near these items or give it meals while their motors are running, it may associate eating pleasure with these frightening things and gradually relax. This method not only eliminates fear of some “monsters” but also boosts its confidence.
Another way to stop a Pomeranian from barking is to produce a sharp noise at least twice as loud as its voice. Next time it barks, it will think twice. If you can get your neighbors’ tolerance, tapping two frying pans or using an air horn can interrupt the Pomeranian's frantic barking.
Undoubtedly, dogs will bark. Barking is how dogs communicate and is a sound people find hard to ignore. When you step into the long-missed home, your Pomeranian will cheerfully welcome you. To a home-sick owner, this is a wonderful sound, as if it is saying: "You are a special person, so happy you’re back home with me!"
However, in crowded cities, if a Pomeranian barks too much, it not only troubles neighbors who have had a tiring day but also frustrates the owner. Many dog owners mishandle neighborhood relations or feel helpless regarding noisy Pomeranians, attracting complaints and inspections from authorities or giving up their beloved pets. In the end, the innocent Pomeranians suffer the consequences.