How do you stop a puppy from barking?

Our black lab/golden retriever puppy is about 16 weeks old. We bought a dog training book that says to hold a treat up to his nose because they can't bark and sniff at the same time when he is barking. But that is not working because he might think he is being praised. What do you suggest we do?

Feed the dog some food.

give him to the pound

I think you could try reading other books on training. (or Hire a trainer)

i had the same problem with my dog, and although this is a little mean it really worked. every time he would bark i would spray him with a little tiny squirt gun. eventually he learned not to bark.

shock collars. it worked on my neighbor's dog!

puzzle on it

I have a black lab, and we started splashing her in the face with a little water each time she would bark. It is an unpleasant shock. Say no at the same time, so that no becomes a negative. Then when you say no in the future, it means it is bad...Now our dog only barks when she is allowed, or told to...

to find out what is causing him to bark would be the first place to start

Get rid of it and buy a kitten!! HA HA

there are BARKING CESSATION devices on the market.They are fairly cheap too.

Feed him/her or give him/her a chew toy.

i suggest that you either get a barking collar. Labs can handle it. It only gives them a little jolt. We had to put one on my miniature beagle but she couldnt handle it. Every time she got shocked she barked more.

try to comfort it and see if that helps if it does'ent email me and ill see what i can do

Try to scratch the dogs head and talk to it..they like that..

A 44' will do the job One bullet to the head one to the hearth Just to be sureJust kidding :)Give him something he really likes eating Dog biscuvits or something like that

NEVER EVER BEAT THE DOG, OR HIT IT when it barks or else it will turn aggressive. I know alot about dogs, and usually you ignore the dog or look at them straight in the eyes and say no in a stern voice and then ignore them but don't put them in a time-out, because their cage is eathier their home, or when they crap in the house. just ignore the dog because all they want is attention and that's why they're barking or because they're trying to protect their property! GOOD LUCK! contact me if you have any questions at [email protected]

I agree with the person that said to spray him with a water gun. It really does sound mean, but it doesn't hurt them and it's the only thing that has ever worked with my dog.

shock collars are absolutely inhumane,that squirt gun method works real well,it does not cause pain,but they do not like it,do the humane thing hun

give the puddy what ever it is that he/she wants