My dog barks at 3 AM even after peeing. How do I get him to stop?

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Wish always wakes up at either 3 or 4 am. He barks loudly and because of that he wakes everyone in the house. When he wakes up, I take him to pee and then when I come back in, he continues to bark. What do I do since I have school at 7 and need some sleep. Pet's info: Dog | Golden Retriever | Male | neutered | 5 months and 30 days old

Bette Isacoff · Accepted Answer

Has he always done this, or is it a new behavior? Had he been sleeping through the night at any time? The fact that he is continuing to bark, even after he's been out, tells me one of two things: either there's a sound (that you may not even be able to hear) that is disturbing or exciting him, or he has you trained to get up when he barks. To a dog who is seeking attention, any attention, even negative (such as shouting at him) is satisfying. If you are sure his bathroom needs have been met, try ignoring Wish. Do not respond in any way to his barking. Understand that, since you have reacted before, he will probably up the ante and bark more, or louder, to get the response he is used to. Don't give in!!! That will just make it harder to correct. After a few days to a week, when his behavior is not getting the desired result, he will stop. (You might want to start this on a weekend when you don't have to get up as early.) If you need additional help with this, just click on the prompt to initiate a consult. Good luck!

My dog barks at 3 AM even after peeing. How do I get him to stop?

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