If your dog barks, and you give them what they want right away, they will think that barking is fine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They will bark whenever they want something because they think you will give in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, take note that you need to learn how to reward your dog appropriately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For instance, if they want more food but already finished their meal, they may start barking. Instead of filling their bowl again, you can try the first tip of ignoring them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your dog stops barking and behaves, you can pay attention to them again. You can praise them for not barking and give them a treat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are training them on how to bark and stop on command, that is when you can give them treats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every time they listen to your command, they can get a treat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3) Never yell.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Some dog owners may get frustrated and yell at their dogs to be quiet. However, that is not good for them mentally as it can make them feel sad and fearful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They may not understand why it is bad for them to bark for no reason.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, yelling almost never works. Dogs may assume that you are barking with them, so they will just keep barking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ignoring your dog or telling them to sternly be quiet is usually more effective than yelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4) Tell your whole family.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Your dog will be very confused when you tell him that it is not okay to bark all the time, but other family members encourage him to bark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While Labs are smart dogs, they will not know what to do if several people are telling him to do different things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let other household members know that you are trying to make your Lab puppy stop barking excessively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tell them about the techniques that you are doing so they will not delay your dog\u2019s progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consistency is key in your dog\u2019s training, so everyone needs to know what you are teaching your Labrador.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5) Get rid of triggers.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Some things will trigger your dog to bark. For instance, many dogs love to look through the window and bark at anyone passing by.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can close the curtains so they will not see that. That way, they will be less motivated to bark at random people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It may also be helpful to keep your dog inside. You do not want to leave your dog unsupervised for a long time, especially if they are still a puppy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6) Get them used to new things.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Some dogs will bark because they are excited or do not know what something is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You need to teach your dog how to get accustomed to certain things so they will be less tempted to bark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For instance, they may bark every time they see a dog in the park. You can slowly introduce them to new dogs\u2014which is also great to teach your Lab puppy social skills\u2014so they will eventually get used to the idea of being around other dogs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also reward them when they are quiet so they know that they are behaving properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n