I love dogs. They’re adorable, loyal, and great protectors. I live in the middle of the country, so I have two dogs that act as security alarms. They do their jobs well, and only bark if they see something (usually a skunk or rabbit) in the yard. They also bark if anyone comes to the door, or if the motion-sensing security light is triggered (also, usually by a skunk or rabbit). However, other people that live in my neighborhood have dogs that bark at EVERYTHING. You know the type- dogs that constantly yap and yap. Then, you yell at them to shut up, and make the yapping even louder. It just doesn’t work. If you have an annoying, yappy dog, read this post by Dog-Training-Excellence.com and learn how to teach them the “Quiet” command:
-When the dog is barking, wait until he quiets down on his own. Then, say “Quiet…..good boy!” and give him a treat.
-The dog will associate being quiet with getting treats.
-Repeat over a period of a few days.
-Then test it. When they are barking, say “Quiet!” and see if they stop. If they do, give him a treat. If not, repeat the other steps until they respond to “Quiet”.