Stop Dog Barking

Barking can be a very instrusive, annoying, and frustrating problem. All dogs bark sometimes, but if a dog barks excessively, it is helpful to know how to change this behavior. I can help stop barking. 

Causes of Dog Barking

Barking is typically caused by one or more of the following triggers:

  • Fear-based aggression
  • Boredom
  • Demand behaviors (pet me, feed me, throw the ball, etc.)
  • Separation anxiety
  • Alert (someone is at the door)

little badger dog is angry over whiteThere are some consistencies in treatment for all triggers, but it is important to understand the nuances and strategies for each type. It can be very counter-productive to treat fear barking the same way as demand barking, for instance. I can help identify and treat the various types of barking that your dog might exhibit. 

I also suggest proactively working on desensitizing your dog to known triggers that often cause barking problems. These include alert barking at the doorbell, proper socialization to avoid fear barking at kids, other dogs and the mail carrier, proper mental stimulation to prevent boredom, and crate training to avoid barking in the crate.

I can also show you how to teach a "quiet" cue for demand and alert barking. 

If you think your dog has separation anxiety, you should read my separation anxiety page for private sessions or purchase my Kindle Stop Barking and Separation Anxiety EBook. 

If you think your dog is barking out of fear or aggression, you can learn more about my strategies on my dog aggression page.

Are you wondering if I offer Board and Train Dog Training in Cary, NC?

CONTACT JEFF MILLMAN

If you would like to work with the best private dog trainer in Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Durham or Morrisville, NC please fill out my dog training contact form and I will get back to you as soon as possible. Get the best, professional, certified dog training in Cary, Raleigh, Durham, Morrisville, Apex or surrounding areas in North Carolina, depending on your location. I will travel approximately 20 minutes from Bond Park in Cary, NC. Check to see if you are in my travel area. 

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DOG BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS

Stop Dog Aggression

Stop Dog Aggression

 Dog aggression is a complex topic that requires experience and skill to address it successfully. I have years of experience treating all forms of aggression and will show you logical, effective and humane specific strategies to help assess your dog's aggression and devise a treatment plan that you...

Stop Dog Barking

Stop Dog Barking

Barking can be a very instrusive, annoying, and frustrating problem. All dogs bark sometimes, but if a dog barks excessively, it is helpful to know how to change this behavior. I can help stop barking. 
Stop Dog Separation Anxiety

Stop Dog Separation Anxiety

Separation anxiety in dogs can result in barking, destruction, housetraining issues and can even result in a dog hurting himself after prolonged attempts at escape. I have worked with two separate cases involving dogs that were so panicked they pushed through window screens and jumped out of...

DOG OBEDIENCE TOPICS

Basic to Advanced Dog Obedience

Basic to Advanced Dog Obedience

It is important to understand how to teach your dog what you want and what you do not want. I will show you humane, logical and effective strategies to teach your dog anything that he or she is able to do. 
Dogs and Children

Dogs and Children

Have a dog and planning on starting a family? Have a child and dog that are not getting along? Want to make sure your puppy matures into a well-adjusted family member that is a joy to be around and not a burden?
You have a bored dog?

You have a bored dog?

Do you feel guilty that your dog is bored? Do you want to learn how to stop demand barking? Are you dealing with behavior problems such as destruction,  a dog that will not leave you alone, or just seems unhappy?  You might have a bored dog. I can help! 
Stop Dog Jumping

Stop Dog Jumping

When I see a dog that jumps on people, I know that this is usually the tip of the iceberg of behavior issues. Dogs usually jump on people to get attention. If it is a consistent problem, this is a sure sign that one or more family members or friends have been giving attention while jumping occurs, which...

Stop Leash Pulling

Stop Leash Pulling

The frustration and back pain associated with a dog that pulls on the leash is not very pleasant. Wouldn't it be nice if you and your dog could go on a nice, pleasant walk without feeling like you accidentally signed up for the Iditarod Sled Dog Race? I can help. 
Stop Dog Demand Behaviors

Stop Dog Demand Behaviors

Demand behaviors are identified as anything a dog does repeatedly that is undesirable for the person that it is directed towards. You can train your dog to stop these behaviors using humane, logical, strategies. 

WHY DON'T I OFFER BOARD AND TRAIN?

aggressive furious dog in cage moscow watchdogI frequently get asked if I offer Board and Train. If you are not familiar with this type of training option, trainers will take a dog into their home (or in a kennel in the backyard) and work with the dog for a period of time each day, often for weeks at a time. They then return the dog to the family and (hopefully) spend some time explaining what their dog learned and teach the family how to communicate to their dog and continue the training that was done with the trainer. 

No, I don't offer that type of training. 

Read more . . . Why don't I offer Board and Train?

CONTACT JEFF MILLMAN

If you would like to work with the best private dog trainer in Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Durham or Morrisville, NC please fill out my dog training contact form and I will get back to you as soon as possible. Get the best, professional, certified dog training in Cary, Raleigh, Durham, Morrisville, Apex or surrounding areas in North Carolina, depending on your location. I will travel approximately 20 minutes from Bond Park in Cary, NC. Check to see if you are in my travel area. 

I really appreciate your interest in my dog training services.

CONTACT ME to fill out my form. I will get back to you as soon as possible. Thanks!