Determine triggers like boredom, anxiety, territorialness, or wanting attention. Management will depend on why they bark.
Identify Cause
Close curtains and blinds to reduce visual triggers of people or animals passing by.
Block View
Deter barking with unpleasant but humane high-frequency noise from sonic training aid.
Use a Sonic Training Aid
Citronella or unscented spray collars detect barks and give a startling but harmless spray.
Try a Spray Collar
Interrupt barking and redirect dog's attention to toys, training, or exercise.
Distract and Redirect
Use positive reinforcement to teach and reward a "quiet" command to hush barking.
Teach Quiet Command
Use white noise from TV, radio, or fan to mask outside noises that trigger barking
Block Noise