Month: April 2015

How To Stop Attention Seeking Barking?

By Claudia Bensimoun   Attention Seeking Barking     Image Credit: Claudia Bensimoun Our dogs are smart and soon learn which behaviors get reinforced. If your dog barks to demand attention, he’s probably aware that he’s going to get your attention. When your dog does this, any attention from you is regarded as a reward.…

How To Stop Nervous Barking

How To Stop Nervous Barking? By Claudia Bensimoun     Image Credit: BarkUpTodayDog Nervous Barking 1.In this scenario, you’ll need to identify why your dog is barking, and his source of fear. 2.Begin by gradually introducing him to his “source of fear”. 3.Identify your dog’s threshold which would be the distance that he begins barking…

How To Stop Separation Barking?

By Claudia Bensimoun Separation- Issue Barking   Image Credit: BarkUpTodayDog All dogs are social and enjoy being around people. Dogs will be left alone at times. That said, there are some dogs that become anxious, bored, and experience severe distress when left alone. They then will engage in excessive barking, destructive chewing, soiling, and attempts…

How To Stop Separation Barking

Separation- Issue Barking   Image Credit: Claudia Bensimoun All dogs are social and enjoy being around people. Dogs naturally will be left alone at times. That said, there are some dogs that become anxious, bored, and experience severe distress when left alone. They then will engage in excessive barking, destructive chewing, soiling, and attempts of…

How To Stop Yard Barking

By Claudia Bensimoun Steps To Resolve Yard Barking   Image Credit: BarkUpTodayDog Gardens and backyards are great places for your dogs to enjoy. Dogs tend to get lonely if left alone. When this happens, your dog will patrol the fence or gate area, and start barking at any strangers he sees. Your dog is protecting…

How To Keep Your Dog From Digging Up Your Garden?

By Claudia Bensimoun How To Keep Your Dog From Digging Up Your Garden?     Image Credit: Claudia Bensimoun     1.Communicate With Your Dog Digging is a normal part of a dog’s behavior. Your dog has many reasons for digging up the garden. Positive training methods are important when dealing with all dogs. By…

How To Keep Your Dog From Digging Up Your Garden

How To Keep Your Dog From Digging Up Your Garden     Image Credit: Claudia Bensimoun     1.Communicate With Your Dog Digging is a normal part of a dog’s behavior. Your dog has many reasons for digging up the garden. Positive training methods are important when dealing with all dogs. By developing strong bonds…

How To Teach Your Dog To Stop Barking at Guests?

How To Teach Your Dog To Stop Barking at Visitors? By Claudia Bensimoun As pet parents we all love our dogs and constantly want them around us. But to do this, your dogs need to understand the basics of obedience training. Dogs bark to communicate. Some will bark when lonely, others when they’re excited or…

How To Teach Your Dog To Stop Barking at Visitors

How To Teach Your Dog To Stop Barking at Visitors   As pet parents we all love our dogs and constantly want them around us. But to do this, your dogs need to understand the basics of obedience training. Dogs bark to communicate. Some will bark when lonely, others when they’re excited or bored. Image…