Hi all. I have an [Australian] Shepard. She's a great pet but she also barks at everything. It gets a little annoying at times but they are a noisy breed. I want to train her to bark at certain things only but I am not exactly sure how to go about it. Thanks in advance for any advice you can give me.
Reward good behavior, discourage bad. Never allow her to get away with not obeying a command. How to get your dog to stop barking. How to Stop a Dog From Barking
Some breeds are just a little more barky than others. Just part of their breed. We have a miniature schnauzer and is a great pet but is a barker. He never met a human or other dog he didn't like. We are more into the positive enforcement than the negative enforcement. Our dog has never been hit, spanked, etc. You can make a dog a psychotic, nervous wreck by trying to go against their nature. Best to research the breed before taking him/her home with you.
