|Owners need to teach their dogs what is or is not acceptable
barking. This learning process can be time consuming, and
persistence is required to achieve successful results. | There
are various ways of training dogs and devices can be purchased
to assist in the discipline of dogs. One simple inexpensive
method well worth trying and persisting with involves the use of
voice control and a water spray gun. When the dog is barking at
birds, cats, possums or neighbours, the owner should go to the
dog whilst it is barking and squirt it in the face with the
water saying "N0, BAD DOG" in a firm but controlled voice. The
owner should never call the dog to them to receive the reprimand
as it will believe that it is being reprimanded for coming to
the owner when called. A dog should never be reprimanded after
the incident as this confuses the dog as to why it is being
punished. Other training methods include: Dog Obedience Schools:
where dogs can be socialised and desensitised from some
irritants that cause excessive d