No more yelping

Barking in dogs is one of the most common questions you come to ask us at the pet store. Here is a post that can help you better understand and react better to doggie barking. It is important to understand that this text is a start in understanding your animal, but since each animal and situation are different, I invite you to come and meet with us so that we can adapt the method to your situation.

Does race have an impact on yelping?

First of all, it is good to demystify that excessive yelping in dogs is not a matter of a breed, but rather a matter of education and environment. Moreover, I am not to be denigrated that small dogs cannot impose themselves by their physical presence, more easily use yelping as a means of communication. Some breeds also, such as terriers, are very quick-witted dogs with intense energy levels, so if the owner is unable to meet his primary needs for exercise and intellectual stimulation , this one will react to the quarter turn for nothing and will express its boredom by yelping.

Age and the yapping

When choosing a puppy from a pet store or breeder, don't rely on the dog's non-barking to make your choice. Barking only appears around the age of 4 months. This is why, when your dog approaches this age, you must be very attentive to the first yelps, in order to intervene immediately and establish clear rules.

Yelping a communication tool

Are you a very talkative person? Extrovert? gesture? If you answered yes to any of these questions, tell yourself that your dog can imitate you. People who communicate a lot with each other, stimulate the dog to use his voice, especially if his master does not try to understand his body language. Your dog tries to tell you a lot of things with his body, his attitude, but if you don't pay attention, he will quickly learn that when he barks, he has your attention. If you want to buy a dog and he can't bark at any time, either because the owner doesn't want to or because it bothers you, I advise you to wait before buying a dog, opt for a soft toy or trinket instead. Because imagine that you can't talk about the day either. Difficult isn't it! If you still want to have a dog, you will have to organize your time well so that your dog's needs are met.

How to react?

The best way to stop yelping quickly is to react correctly. In the sense that, if when the dog barks we completely ignore it, it will take longer for it to understand that its yelp bothers us. On the contrary if as soon as he yelps, we give him a warning by key code "Silence" this will become more concrete for him. If the dog obeys, reward it with a "Good dog" said in a soothing voice, followed by a petting. If the dog does not obey, remain calm a correction will be obligatory. A correction may be an imitation bite on the flank or neck followed by a growl. It could be to take the dog and isolate him from the event or to use an object such as a bottle of water or a canister of compressed air. The important thing is that every time you have to react. If at times you are too busy or tired to correct your dog, you will slow down his learning. Your dog will become gambler , it will try to bark to see if you react or not and will continue. If with each yelp the dog gets a correction, he will quickly lose the taste for yelping. So here's how to actually do it.

• The dog barks (he tries to say something to you or to the squirrel outside, for example)
• Take a deep breath, opt for a strong and neutral attitude.
• See if the dog's yelp is legitimate after all, he's often just trying to warn the pack (family) of activity that he thinks is suspicious.
• Say your dog's name, wait for him to look at you, and firmly tell him the key code "silence". Reward if he obeys, or correct if he doesn't with the help of imitation biting and growling.
• Pretend to see what he saw and go about your business.
• If his barking starts again, the punishment will have to be a little stronger, either isolate the dog or use the bottle of water or compressed air.

It is important to know that physical violence to correct an animal as well as to manage different situations in our lives, is absolutely not a way to react. You will lose all the trust that your dog has in you.

Different Situations Your Dog Barks For

He has a primary need that is not being met. Is he hungry, thirsty, want to relieve himself? Has he played, is he bored?

Does he have separation anxiety. When your dog has separation anxiety, the technique for correcting the barking is somewhat different. I advise you to refer to the text on separation anxiety which will soon be available on our website.

Practical tools:

1- Contact a dog trainer. This is the real good solution. There is no better solution than a consultation with a dog training professional. Especially if he can come to your home to fully understand the family dynamics. WE RECOMMEND CANILOGIQUE EDUCATORS: www.LeParcAChien.com

2- Pet Corrector: compressed air cylinder emitting an unpleasant sound for the animal as well as a projection of fresh air.

3- Citronella collar with automatic triggering: very useful for dogs who bark at times when the master has difficulty reacting, such as during the day when he is away or when the dog is outside on large land areas.

4- Citronella collar with remote control: the best educational tool for the dog. With the necklace you have the chance to create a sequence so that eventually you will no longer need to use the device. Thus you will be able to give the command "silence" to your dog, then you will make him hear a sound and if he finally does not obey, you will not end up with lemongrass. From time to time, the dog will make an association and will no longer need to go to the lemongrass spray and even see the sound.

I invite you to consult our section on the different types of collars and containment system which will soon be available on our website.

Warning against shock collars

Before buying this type of collar, always contact someone who has a good knowledge of the product, but also of canine behavior. These collars misused, can become a weapon that turns against us. So always consult an expert.