Schnauzer

　　The most troublesome part of raising dogs is worrying that fierce dogs might bite people, as well as dogs barking uncontrollably causing disturbance. Actually, these behaviors can be trained and corrected by owners. So what should we do about dogs that won’t stop barking?

　　Step One in Quiet Training: Comfort

　　【Training Key Points】

　　If there are people at home but the dog keeps barking, the first thing to do is to give the dog a gentle hug. Because many times dogs bark continuously due to feeling anxious.

　　Additionally, dog owners should spend more time accompanying their dogs. If leaving home, they should leave their favorite toys, sufficient food and drinking water in advance to avoid the dog barking and disturbing neighbors because basic needs are not met.

　　It is suggested that dogs with strong dependency often bark wildly when entering a new environment. If not given a hug, the demand for depending on their owner becomes more urgent, and this behavior will become a long-term habitual action. Hugging the dog will release adrenaline, which itself is a kind of reward.

　　Step Two in Quiet Training: Commands

　　【Training Key Points】

　　Some dogs are unsatisfied after getting a hug and repeatedly jump up trying to lick the owner’s face. At this time, you should gently press the dog’s head and firmly say "No" to let it know it cannot do this.

　　The dog’s jumping behavior indicates that the main purpose of barking is to attract the owner’s attention. By barking, the dog attracts the owner in front of it and then excitedly tries to lick the owner’s face.

　　When you find the dog barking purposely to get your attention, pay attention to the surrounding environment. Because dogs only bark to alert their owners, check if the dog is trying to signal something to its owner.

　　Do not hit the dog because of loud noise; instead, find the exact cause and use the correct method for different reasons. With repeated training a few times, the bad behavior of uncontrollable barking can be improved quickly. (Source: PetsZone)