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How do I stop my dog from barking at people and dogs on walks?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

How do I stop my dog barking when we're out walking

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Answered By Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA

Veterinarian, Certified Dog Trainer

Published on January 27th, 2017

If she is barking at other dogs or people, you can try carrying some tasty treats with you when you take her for walks. Every time she sees something that upsets her, use the treats to get her attention and feed her as you walk past. Over time, she will learn to look at you automatically when she sees another dog or person instead of barking. If you're still having trouble, I would recommend getting in touch with a good reward-based trainer who can help you in person.

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