Barking is one of the most common issues dog owners complain about and, as with most issues to do with dog training and behaviour, the most important thing is to look at WHY the dog is displaying that behaviour. There is always a reason!
Click here to read some practical tips on dealing with barking.
When you are working on a protocol to help your dog overcome his/her separation anxiety, it is so normal for various external triggers and stimuli to have an impact on how easy or hard they find it, and they can impede your dog's progress at learning being home alone...
One of the most important elements of helping a dog learn that being home alone is safe, is ensuring that they are not left alone for any longer than they can comfortably handle. When I first start working with people, most dogs are not comfortable with being alone...
WHY NOT ALL TV DOG TRAINERS ARE GOOD! Review of "Dogs Behaving Very Badly" recent episode of Jax, the Belgian Malinois with separation anxiety. It's a long one but it's well worth a read. I don't ever usually watch Graeme Hall because I simply cant stand watching...
