How Should I Stop My Dog From Barking at Other Dogs?
November 26, 2009 by Dog Lover
Filed under Dog Training
I have a 4 month old American Pit bull puppy who is the sweetest puppy ever. She is very social and loves attention from everyone. Ive noticed though whenever my partner and I take her out on walks she always barks at other dogs. Her barking really isn’t aggressive but sometimes with bigger dogs it can sound aggressive. A few people have said it sounds like she wants to initiate playing with the other dog but she is just going about it the wrong way by barking. We have tried telling her firmly “No barking” when she sees another dog and when she doesn’t bark we praise her. Still though with big dogs she does bark. How can I stop her? Is a muzzle appropriate for her barking when we go out?
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i suggest to train your dog not to bark at other dogs or he might be bored and need attention
a muzzle is NOT appropriate for this.
she is a PUPPY.
keep up the praise when she’s quiet. when she sees other dogs, divert her attention back to you with a cookie and ask her for a SIT, or something.
this is the time for her to learn that other dogs are boring. if you get all worked up while she’s busy being a silly pup, she’ll develop aggression.
socializing her at this point is a MUST.
when people look at you funny, tell them “she’s a PUPPY!!”
On the walk are you or your partner (whoever is holding the leash) nervous/afraid of the big dogs? If so, your dog can sense your apprehension right through the leash & she will react to it. Do you tense up the leash when another dog comes towards you? If so that tension will signify to your dog that she should defend you and barking is a way to let the other dog know that she is defending her territory (you). Watch your reactions on walks and try to remain calm and assertive. If she knows that you can take care of yourself and her, she won’t feel the need to bark & defend.