| The loud sound of persistent barking can | | | | without yelling at him. Yelling will |
| be quite intimidating for most new puppy | | | | either scare him from wanting to come |
| owners. It is something that, unless you | | | | near you or will further add to his |
| are very well prepared, will catch you | | | | anxiety levels that and he will continue |
| out and trick you into thinking that | | | | barking. |
| perhaps you may have a problem when in | | | | 2. There is a product called a "teaching |
| reality you might not | | | | lead" which will enable your puppy to be |
| One of the biggest phases that a puppy | | | | around you at all times in the house. |
| will go through is the fear of being | | | | Use these types of tools so that your |
| alone. And I'm not talking about being | | | | puppy can be around you while he is |
| alone in the sense of you leaving the | | | | getting used to his independence. |
| house. Some puppies will go absolutely | | | | 3. When you leave the house, try to |
| nuts even when you only leave the room | | | | refrain from long and drawn out |
| for a split second. They just can't bear | | | | departures. Although it's understandable |
| to be alone because they are used to | | | | to want to pet your puppy and talk sweet |
| having their mommy or littermates around | | | | to her before leaving the house, it only |
| non-stop. | | | | creates more stress because she will |
| When faced with this situation, what you | | | | start to associate your behavior with |
| do? If you run to your puppy to sooth | | | | you leaving her side. The same advice |
| and caress him every time he cries, then | | | | goes when you arrive home. Avoid big and |
| you are only feeding the behavior and | | | | exciting welcomes after walking through |
| creating a spoiled dog. On the other | | | | the door. |
| hand, if you ignore him and let him bark | | | | 4. Try using a simple training aid to |
| his brains out, the rest of the family | | | | get your puppy to quiet down immediately |
| (especially your spouse) will become | | | | when she is barking. A water bottle that |
| very annoyed with you for letting the | | | | sends a quick burst of streaming spray |
| barking go on. | | | | is a perfect idea. Or you could use a |
| It's like being stuck between a rock and | | | | small tin can filled with a few pennies |
| a hard place, however, we do have some | | | | in it. When you go to leave her side and |
| tips to help you deal with your puppy | | | | she starts barking, simply throw that |
| barking situation: | | | | can in her area. It will create a |
| 1. The first step is to try to ignore | | | | startling noise while at the same time |
| your puppy's barking if at all possible | | | | diverting her attention. |