How can I stop my dog's excessive barking fits that won't go away?

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my dog has barking fits for no reason we play with her take her outside still barking we tell her to stop barking she wont. Pet's info: Dog | American Staffordshire Terrier | Female | unspayed | 9 months and 15 days old | 55 lbs

Jeffrey Milner · Accepted Answer

Excessive barking in a young dog of Spyro's age is not at all uncommon. If you noting barking fits at certain times, it is extremely important not to reinforce these behaviors. For instance, if you note that he is barking at you in the house, do not reward this behavior by taking him outside to play. You are inadvertently telling him this is a preferable behavior. In the event that he is barking at you in the house, the best thing for you to do is walk way and ignore him (I realize this might be difficult, but in the end it is going to pay off). Some dogs will never stop barking no matter what, and ultimately require something external to discourage them. I usually tell people to start with something like a citronella collar. This is something that sprays a harmless liquid that your dog will dislike the odor off every time it barks. Many dogs will stop barking at the mere site of these, while others will show no response. In the worst cases, shock collars can be used, but I do not recommend their use unless all other options have failed multiple times. I would also recommend consulting a trainer so they can show you how to use a shock collar safely and effectively, as improper use can result in dangerous consequences. Hope this makes sense.

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