Fear Barking

Fear Barking

The Barking is the Symptom, the

Fear is the Problem

Begin training by identifying exactly what the dog is fearful of and the threshold of tolerance.  Do NOT discipline the dog for barking.  This would only cause more negative association to whatever the dog is fearing.

“Don’t Look, Talk or Touch” when your dog is in a fearful state as it will encourage the behavior.  Instead use counter conditioning to work through fears making it a positive association.

FOOD overcomes Fear.  Reward your dog for staying calm.  Do not hand out free treats.

Remember to always keep the tension off the leash. Keeping slack in in the line will help ease the tension.