Stopping German Shepherd Barking
Is your German Shepherd’s barking becoming a nuisance? Well, it might be time to take some steps to stop it. Keep reading for some great information on stopping your German Shepherd barking.
Barking is your German Shepherd’s voice and their way of communicating. Therefore, the occasional bark is okay. But, if your German Shepherd is barking excessively then you may need to take steps to stop it. Before delving into ways on stopping your German Shepherd from barking, you firstly need to find the cause.
The following are just some of the reasons as to why your German Shepherd may be barking:
- One reason your German shepherd may be barking is because they are not being exercised enough.
- Your German Shepherd may be barking because they are confused as to who the alpha leader of your household is and where they stand in the pack (family).
- Boredom is another major cause of German Shepherd barking. If your German Shepherd is left alone with nothing to do all day then this may turn to boredom and excessive barking.
- Your German Shepherd may be barking because they think it’s acceptable behavior. This is caused by you giving your German Shepherd attention every time they bark and in turn this encourages the barking.
Stopping German Shepherd Barking
As you can see from the above, there are many reasons as to why German Shepherd’s bark. The next step is stopping your German Shepherd from this barking. The following are just some of the ways you can accomplish this:
- One easy way in stopping your German Shepherd from barking is by exercising them more frequently. You could go for walks, play games or even go to the beach. Any form of exercise will do.
- If you feel that boredom is the cause of your German Shepherd’s barking, then you need to make sure they have more stimulation. If you leave them at home alone make sure they have plenty of toys or a bone to play with. You also could look at putting your German Shepherd in a ‘doggy day care’ while you are at work.
- If you think that your German Shepherd is barking because they are unsure of their place in your pack (family) then you need to show them that you are the alpha leader. Once your German Shepherd see’s you as the pack leader then they will feel less need to bark. There are a few ways you can show this alpha leadership position to your German Shepherd. One being always eating your food prior to your German Shepherd and secondly never letting them walk through a doorway before you.
- As previously mentioned, your German Shepherd may bark because they think it is okay. To stop this connection you need to stop giving your German Shepherd any attention when they do bark.
Stopping your German Shepherd from barking may seem like a big task. However, if you put in time and are patient it can be done. So take the tips from this article and start stopping your German Shepherd from barking today!
