How to stop my multiple dogs from barking at other dogs in the car?

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My dogs and I go do errands in the car everyday, but they go crazy and bark at other dogs we pass being walked. I use the command NO BARK and NO because they know what no means, and what Bark is. I take them in small groups (2 or 3) when training and reward when they don't bark. I tell them NO BARK before they see another dog too. But when they are back in the group (all 6, all border Collies), they do it again. What am I doing wrong, or what can I do better... Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 2 months and 4 days old | 1lb

Dr. Kristin DVM · Accepted Answer

Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. It sounds like you have been doing some one on one training and small groups, and that has been going well. If that is the case, I suppose I would try adding one dog at a time, and not moving to more dogs until the behavior is controlled. If 2 or 3 is going well, then add a 4th, and change who that 4th dog is. Perhaps you will find that there is one particular dog that is the instigator, and you can work more one on one with that dog. Make sure you are telling them what TO do (i.e. sit, lay down, stay, etc.) instead of what NOT to do. Give them a job, and reward them for doing that job. Have patience, and keep working at it! I hope that helps.

How to stop my multiple dogs from barking at other dogs in the car?

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