My dogs bark excessively at people and in the car. How can I stop it?

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We have a 8 year old neutered male Samoyed and a 4 year old bearded collie bitch. They get o. Great usually but lately they have started fighting it's usually Molly that sees Knut off but it seams to be getting worse. Also the barking issue driving us crazy. Barking at passers by from inside the house and especially in the van when we're on our way to the park. We have tried everything to curb this behaviour but nothing workes They are excersised regularly They both have Very Loud Barks Thanks. Pet's info: Dog | Bearded Collie | Female | unspayed

Bette Isacoff · Accepted Answer

As Dr. Phil says, "You don't break a bad habit so much as you replace it with a good habit." For the barking, you can teach the dogs the word "Quiet." Have some treats handy and, when they are barking, show them the treats. In order to eat a treat, they have to stop barking as they can't chew and bark simultaneously! As soon as they stop barking, give them a treat and praise by saying, "Quiet! Good dog!" They will soon learn that "Quiet" means a treat and when stop barking when they hear it. Some (but not all) dogs will even train themselves to appraoch you for a goodie when they feel the urge to bark! This is something you can be grateful for if it happens, but don't expect it. As for barking in the van . . . it depends on where in the van they are in relation to you. If they are nearby, you can use the same technique. If they are in the back in crates, you can get a "Treat and Train" device for each crate. You control it by remote to dispense a treat when they deserve one. In fact, you can even use it in your home if you want to reward them from another room after you've yelled "Quiet!" and they've complied. Good luck with this!

My dogs bark excessively at people and in the car. How can I stop it?

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