Help! My dog won't stop barking at animals on TV. What can I do?

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Mitch is a maltipoo who is just turning 3 years old. We got him a from an Amish breeder, no matter what we try he continues to bark at animals on the tv( to the dismay of our neighbors( we live in an apartment). We have tried calming collars, training with food incentives, a bark collar that makes the sound the dogs don't like. Nothing has worked he jumps at the tv even if a snoopy commercial is on. We are out of ideas of what to try next any suggestions? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 2 years and 11 months old | 16.5 lbs

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

A good first step is to keep Mitch out of the room with the TV in it. Preventing access to it, and thus distraction by it, may be helpful in curbing the barking behavior. If Mitch does see the TV and begin to bark, moving him to another room and distracting him with a chew toy or puzzle toy to divert his attention can help. You can also start to teach "quiet" (this takes some patience) - ask Mitch to be "quiet" and remove him to a different room. If he stops barking, immediately give him a treat and lots of praise. If he begins barking again, ask him to be quiet, and as soon as he stops, treat again. He'll quickly learn that stopping barking gives him a sweet reward.

Help! My dog won't stop barking at animals on TV. What can I do?

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