About this episode
In this episode, we discuss the 3 main types of problem barking, what causes problem barking, and how can tackle it. Topics: [00:36] How you can tackle home alone barking and different types of problem barking [01:08] Watch-dog barking: a common form of barking [02:05] Responds to management: blocking out sounds and sights [04:38] How to train your dog to a behaviour that's incompatible with barking [07:56] How spooky barking is different from watch-dog barking [09:22] Changing how the dog feels about outside noises [09:42] Using a technique called "counter conditioning" [12:33] Determining if it is frustrated barking or fearful barking [14:05] How video can help you determine what's causing the barking [14:36] Why anxious dogs tend to persevere more with their barking [16:47] Separation anxiety barking is an emotional behaviour and not a thinking behaviour