Does your dog bark all of the time? Does it bother your neighbors and hinder you from being able to take your pet out to socialize with other people and pets? There are many ways to train your dog to stop constantly barking.

It is important to know why dogs bark. Even well mannered dogs are expected to bark sometimes. Different dog breeds also tend to bark more of less depending on their breed and level of breed aggression.

Some people end up using a bark collar, which many dog trainers and veterinarians frown upon. There are things you should try before even considering something as controversial as that. 
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One reason that many dogs bark is because they are bored. Dogs are intelligent and social creatures that can become lonely or depressed if not stimulated enough. One solution is to be sure that your pet is exercised daily. Twenty minutes of brisk walking is an acceptable amount of exercise for a smaller breed dog with normal energy levels. Large breeds will need much more exercise.

If a dog is left home alone for long periods of time or very often, chances are they are not stimulated enough. Chew sticks and toys such as a kong filled with peanut butter will keep a dog busy for a while and from feeling left behind. Online searches will present you with many puzzle games for food and more that can be used for latch key dogs.

If you have exercised your dog daily for weeks and have presented them with interactive toys and they still have issues with constant barking, you can consult a dog trainer. They will be able to teach you how to use positive reinforcement to teach your dog to stop barking.

Some dogs are very difficult to train and stop negative barking behaviors. Some owners decide that they have no choice but to use a barking collar. Citronella collars can be used to squirt a fine mist of citronella that does not harm, but annoys a dog. These can be worn directly over dog breed collars with printed polyester webbing.

Be patient and kind to your barking dog. They are just doing what nature intended for them to do. It may take time to teach them to not bark. Grooming, exercising and playing with them will keep them happy. You can’t ask for much more than a happy dog with a stylish dog breed collar.