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Silence is Golden – Training Dogs to Stop Barking in the Home

Course Overview:
This training course is designed to help dog owners address excessive barking in the home. Through a combination of positive reinforcement, redirection techniques, and consistency, dogs will learn to bark less frequently and with more appropriate timing, being able to stop your dog barking once they’ve started barking is key. This course focuses on reducing unnecessary barking while fostering a calm and peaceful environment for both the dog and the family.

Understanding Why Dogs Bark

Setting the Foundation for Quiet Behaviour

Redirection Techniques for Barking Triggers

Reducing Barking Due to Attention-Seeking Behaviour

Ongoing Training and Reinforcement you can do with your dog

By following the "Silence is Golden" course, dog owners will have a greater understanding of why their dog barks and how to address the behaviour. With patience, consistency, and positive reinforcement, dogs can learn to reduce unnecessary barking and become more well-behaved at home.

This course will not cover Separation Anxiety - please contact office@itsnotthedog.co.uk to discuss this problem.  The course will not cover barking at triggers when on a walk - please look at https://www.itsnotthedog.co.uk/product-page/excited-reactive-dog-program.

The course will be two sessions and will be undertaken at your home (must be within 25 mile radius of MK43 0LT)

Silence is Golden - £100

  • CLASS INFORMATION

    No slip leads or choke chains to be used in class.  Please use a collar and/or harness.

    Please keep all dogs on a lead unless an instructor tells you otherwise.

    Please do not bring your bitch to class if she is in season (you are welcome to attend and watch).

    Please do not bring any dog to class if it is ill. If you are unsure if you should attend class please telephone to discuss.

    Please bring poo bags and clear up your own dog's mess and place in the bins provided on site.

    Make sure you bring LOTS & LOTS of tasty treats to reinforce your pup's brilliant behaviour!

  • DURATION

    2 sessions each lasting about 1 hour

    You will be required to complete a log of barking issues prior to commencement

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