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Your dog barks at you to get attention. What works best?

Ignore the barking and reward quiet.

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  1. Give it a treat each time
  2. Yell back louder
  3. Ignore it and reward quiet ✔

Why: If barking gets attention, the dog learns to bark more. The ASPCA says to turn away or leave the room, then praise and reward the dog when it is quiet.

Huh, didn't know that: Dogs who learn barking works for attention often start barking for food, play and walks too.

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What do you call a dog that won't stop barking? A woof-er.
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Answer: Ignore it and reward quiet. If barking gets attention, the dog learns to bark more. The ASPCA says to turn away or leave the room, then praise and reward the dog when it is quiet.

  1. ASPCA, Barking www.aspca.org/pet-care/dog-care/common-dog-behavior-issues/barking
    To get your dog to stop, you’ll need to consistently not reward him for barking.

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