It's unrealistic to expect a dog never to bark. It's as absurd as expecting a child never to speak. However, Some dogs won't stop barking. If this is an issue in your home, the first step is to figure out what is causing your dog to bark excessively. You may begin to treat their barking problem after understanding why they are barking.

Barking is one of several ways dogs communicate. People typically like their dog barking because it alerts them to visitors approaching their home or indicates something the dog wants or needs. But a dog's barking can be excessive. Because barking serves several purposes, you must first understand the source and your dog's motive.

What to do when your dog won't stop barking

Dogs can learn to utilize barking to their advantage if they are frequently rewarded for it. Dogs who successfully bark for attention generally bark for food, play, and walks.

So educate your dog to stay silent on command so you can stop his attention-seeking barking and teach him to do something else instead, like sit or down.

Many owners can tell why their dog barks merely by hearing it. For example, a dog's bark differs when it wants to play from entering the yard. To stop your dog from barking, first, figure out why he does it.

Barking less will take time to teach your dog. It's unrealistic to expect a speedy resolution or for your dog to stop barking altogether. (Would you expect someone to quit talking?) Rather than eliminating barking, your goal should be to reduce it. Remember that some dogs bark more than others. Also, some breeds are noted for barking, making it difficult to reduce barking in these kinds.

Worry/Alert: 

Some dogs bark at anything that captures their attention. This can occur anywhere, not just at home. Fearful dogs have their ears back, and their tail tucked. Fear of being left alone causes separation anxiety in dogs. Other common symptoms include pacing, destructiveness, sadness, and improper elimination. Obsessive barkers seem to bark merely to hear themselves. Sometimes they run in circles or along a fence, for example. 

Treating Excessive Barking

Less barking from your dog takes effort, practice, and consistency. It won't happen overnight, but with practice and patience, it can happen.

 Suggestions for how to stop your dog from barking at people.

 They assume you're joining in by yelling. So, speak quietly and forcefully, but not yell. Most dogs don't understand why you yell at them to "shut up." So teach your dog to be quiet!

 If your dog is barking, calmly say, "Quiet." Patience is a virtue, so wait until they stop barking, then praise and reward them. Just don't praise them while they're barking.

They will learn that stopping barking at the phrase "silent" gets them a treat (and make it a delicious treat, such as chicken, to make it worth more than the barking.

Alternatively, you can teach your dog to "speak" and then cease barking by saying "quiet" while placing your finger to your lips (dogs often pick up body signals faster than voice commands.) Train them to cease barking at your instruction, even if they want to bark at something.

 A tired dog is quiet. If your dog barks when left alone, wear them out. Before departing, go for a lengthy walk, run, or play ball with your dog. Don't let things fester. A dog's behavior gets imprinted over time. Barking can give dogs an adrenaline surge, making them happy. Allowing a dog to bark in particular instances, as when the mailman comes, can make a dog hostile. What if your dog escapes during mail delivery?

Solve barking issues as soon as feasible. Bee stings, brain disorders, and chronic discomfort are all causes of frequent barking. Canine senility generates excessive vocalizations in older canines. A vet should continually evaluate a pet to ensure there's no medical explanation for an issue. Once you understand why your dog barks, you may concentrate on reducing the bothersome habit:

Territorial/Protective/Alarm/Fear

This barking is generally prompted by fear or a perceived threat to their territory or people. Instead of chain fencing, use solid wood. Enclose windows and doors or cover them with opaque films.

 Boredom/Loneliness

If your dog won't stop barking while you're gone, provide more activities or companionship.

Bringing an outdoor dog inside reduces noise pollution and adds security to your home. Not to mention the dangers of leaving your dog outside unattended. Bored dogs can still bark inside. So if your dog barks all day at work, ask someone to walk or play with them for an hour every day.

Providing your dog with daytime activities might also help. Try putting out a few food-dispensing toys of various sizes. These can keep them busy for several hours before they sleep. All-night barkers should be brought inside. Also, dogs are excellent guard dogs.

 It's also possible to train your dog in agility, obedience, or other active dog sports. To stop a dog from barking maniacally every time you get home or the doorbell rings, teach them other habits. One method is to teach your dog to stay still when the door opens.

They should be able to view the door but not too near. Pick an area and train your dog to stay there, but don't open the door yet. Make it a game with gifts and applause. Once your pet reliably does this, start opening the door while seated.

 When you can open the door, and your dog stays still, let someone in. Sure, your dog will bolt from his spot when the door opens, and guests enter, but with repetition, he will learn to stay put. If your dog greets you with a bark, never praise it. Please keep away from them until they stop barking and sit calmly.

Then thank and compliment them. Never reward barking. If your dog barks for water and you fill the dish, you've taught them to bark for it. The same if they bark to go outside. Train them to exit the house by ringing a bell. Maybe they'll start banging the water dish before filling it or pushing it with their snout.

Find alternatives to barking for your dog. If they bark and their dish is empty, wait a few minutes, do something else, then replenish it. Don't scold your pet. That's still attention to a dog. Ignore your dog's requests until they quit barking. A veterinarian behaviorist or licensed applied animal behaviorist should treat separation anxiety and obsessive barking. These dogs frequently require medication therapy to cope while learning new, appropriate behaviors.

 Bark Collars. Do you need one?

 Many products on the market claim to stop barking immediately. Bark Collars that offer auditory or ultrasonic corrections to your dog thrive on some dogs but not others. Citronella-spraying collars often work, although some dogs learn to bypass them and bark freely. Shock collars can damage pets and make canines aggressive, primarily if they associate the pain with the person or animal they are barking at.

Others can work effectively if your dog barks in a specific region. In response to your pet's barking, water sprayers or noisemakers turn on, spraying water or producing an annoyance. These can sometimes stop dogs from barking in a specific location, but only if you are home to reward them.

That reinforces the desired behavior. Make sure your dog gets enough physical and mental exercise every day. A tired dog is a good dog who barks less out of boredom or frustration. Depending on your dog's breed, age, and health, they may require several long walks as well as a good game of chasing the ball and playing with interactive toys.