When you deal with barking, it's important to look at the whole situation. Barking is sometimes a symptom of another problem—for example, fear, boredom, or stress. If you fix the problem, the symptom will likely go away. However, if you simply treat the symptom, the problem will just manifest itself in a different way—one which may be worse! Treat the problem not the symptom.
Click for Joy! Questions and Answers
Phoebe Chronicles On The Go!
By KPCT on 07/01/2008Heading to the shore? Print and pack The Phoebe Chronicles, beach reading for dog lovers everywhere.
Podcast: Why Isn't Clicker Training on Oprah?
By Aaron Clayton on 02/01/2008Listen to Aaron's podcast (available at the bottom of the page) to find out his reaction to the Dog Whisperer appearing on The Oprah Winfrey Show. Read the original article here.
Podcast: Defining Common Ground
By Melissa Alexander on 12/01/2007Melissa Alexander is the author of Click for Joy! Questions and Answers from Clicker Trainers and their Dogs, an unparalleled guide to the concepts of clicker training. She is also the moderator of ClickerSolutions, a popular online discussion forum.
Listen to Melissa's podcast to find out why defining common ground improves communication. Read the original article here.
Managing the Treat-Free Competition Ring
By Melissa Alexander on 02/01/2007Q: How do I move from food treats to praise only?
