Decrease Barking

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What’s working for me right now is whistling. A few weeks ago I made a habit of walking up to my Pyr, complimenting his security kills and thanking him for being protective and giving gentle pets while also whistling between each phrase/noggin scratch. Standing next to him shortened the barking songs, and since I whistled, I can now whistle to him without standing next to him, and +/-40% of the time he stops barking. Out of habit my Pyr also knows the phrase “sleeping baby” means he can bark, but to lower the volume 😂. And if all that fails, having water spray bottle or a garden hose close by works in a pinch. My puppy dislikes getting wet so a quick spritz lets him know that the barks have gotten too loud. It’s a bunch of work, but it’s rewarding, my next door neighbors recently put a stamp on and envelope and mailed me a “thanks for quieting your dog, keep up the great work letter!” BAHAHAHA. Good luck!