How To Stop A Chesapeake Bay Retriever Barking

Problem barkers aren’t very common in Chesapeake Bay Retrievers. They are often vocal, but this is usually in response to happiness and excitement. Every so often, however, you’ll get a personality that is ripe for barking.

Most problem barkers are the way they are because of boredom. Generally, they will be accustomed to a lot of attention and will panic when they’re left alone. Yes, this is our fault. All the adoration and spoiling can create a monster. When the dog feels neglected, barking is their way of complaining. You must let them know that this type of behavior does not insight positive feelings on your part. Even if you end up yelling at your animal, this is still a form of attention and they will continue to bark. You can utilize a method that will keep your animal refrained from barking. By splashing water in the dog’s face when they bark unnecessarily is a good way to get them to stop. Never follow this up with any type of speaking, as it will just reinforce the idea that barking gets them attention.

Instead, wait for them to be calm and then slowly and quietly say “quiet”. This method will ensure the association between barking and a splash of water in the face. Of course if your dog behaves and no barking takes place during a situation that would generally be cause for concern, be sure to give your dog the praise and attention is seeks!

Alternately, if your animal is both barking and growling then this is an expression of aggression and should not be engaged. It would be wise not splash water and instead contact a professional to help control and understand the temperament of your animal.

More often than not, a perpetual barker will hit its peak while you are away. This can often lead to disgruntled neighbors and embarrassing phone calls. You will have to teach your dog how to be alone – this necessitates being a good role model. For example, excitedly greeting your dog when you return from work shows the dog that staying home alone all day really is a great accomplishment, when really it is not. Once you stop rewarding your animal for doing absolutely nothing, you will see a marked difference in the dog’s reaction when you do praise with affection at an appropriate time. Simply teaching your dog to sit with nothing more than praise is a good start to building a respectful relationship.

By fostering a sense of independence in your dog, you are allowing them to be less dependent on your constant attention and affection. Let them get lost in their chew toy or bone for a while and leave them alone (just step out of the room). Within a minute or two, return and resume what you were doing. Don’t say anything or react if your pooch comes up to eagerly greet you. Act like the separation was unimportant to you and your dog will follow suit.

Lastly, you must stop saying goodbye before you leave. This will cause anxiety and create a very hectic morning for both of you. Instead, wake up a little earlier and setup your dog’s toys and food. Once you are ready to leave for work, you can relax for a couple of minutes to create a calm environment and then quietly leave. Do not say goodbye and avoid all contact. When you return, stay in the same calm state even though your dog will be very excited. Wait until your pet returns to a calm state and then show affection.

If you give your dog the proper things to do and play with while you are gone, there is a less chance of it barking and disrupting the neighborhood. By following these simple steps, you can get your Chesapeake Bay Retriever in a healthy and happy mindset in no time.