Category Archives: excessive barking

Stop Saying “No” and Start Saying “Good Dog!”: A Positive Approach to Training Your Furry Friend

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Stop Saying “No” and Start Saying “Good Dog!”: A Positive Approach to Training Your Furry Friend Stop Saying “No” and Start Saying “Good Dog!”: A Positive Approach to Training Your Furry Friend By Will Bangura, M.S., CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, (Dog Behaviorist,) Certified Behavior Consultant. Hello, pet guardians! As we all know, it can be challenging to […]

How to teach a dog to stop barking

A Dog Behaviorists Treats Dogs with Excessive Barking Problems

How to teach a dog to stop barking By Will Bangura, M.S., CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, FFCP, (Dog Behaviorist,) Certified Dog Behavior Consultant Barking is a natural behavior for dogs, but excessive barking can cause problems for owners and neighbors. Several ways to manage and reduce excessive barking include positive reinforcement, differential reinforcement, extinction, and negative punishment […]