Training for Barking Dogs
Excessive barking is a commonissue fordogs, often disrupting the household peace. At Royvon, we tackle this challenge with effective training methods designed through decades of trial and error.
Our approach aims to reduce unwanted excessive barking by teaching your dog alternative communication strategies, resulting in a quieter and more peaceful home environment.
So, don’t wait; let’s discuss how we can help your furry friend improve their character.
Signs of Excessive Barking – How to Know If Your Dog Barks Too Much?
Excessive barking usually signals various underlying issues, such as attention-seeking, fear, aggression, defensiveness, possessiveness, and more. It’s crucial to understand the context behind this behaviour so we can adopt effective training measures.
Dogs may bark excessively in various scenarios, each with its own set of triggers and underlying causes.
Common Barking Triggers Include
- Unexpected noise – Many dogs instinctively bark at the sound of doorbells or the arrival of guests, acting as an alert system.
- Environmental stimuli – Specific sounds like thunder, fireworks, or construction noise can provoke a barking response.
- The sight of unfamiliar people or animals – Visual stimuli, such as people walking by the window or animals crossing their line of sight, often trigger barking.
- Insufficient exercise and mental stimulation – In the absence of companionship or adequate mental and physical stimulation, dogs may bark to express their discontent.
- Protective instinct – Dogs naturally protect their territory and loved ones, barking at perceived threats or intruders.
Why Choose Royvon’s Training Programmes for Barking Dogs?
Choosing Royvon for barking dog training is a trust in our expertise, which we take very seriously. To manage this specific issue, we offer a personalised approach tailored to every dog – because no dog is the same.
At Royvon, we offer tailored training programs catering to diverse client schedules, requirements, and your dog’s unique needs.Whether you opt for our residential dog training for intense training or prefer the flexibility of non-residential dog training, we’re equipped with tons of experience to deliver lasting results.
Our comprehensive dog training courses are accessible at both of our well-established locations in Esher and Merthyr Tydfil, ensuring convenience for all our clients. Our commitment to a personalised approach guarantees that your dog receives the most effective training to curb excessive barking and promote a peaceful home environment.
Root Causes of Excessive Barking
- Boredom and loneliness – Dogs lacking regular physical activity and mental challenges are prone to express their frustration and excess energy through barking.
- Anxiety disorders – Some dogs suffer from anxiety disorders, such as separation anxiety or generalised anxiety disorder, which can lead to excessive barking as a symptom of their distress.
- Socialisation deficits – Dogs that haven’t been adequately socialised may bark excessively out of fear or aggression towards unfamiliar people, animals, or situations due to their inability to appropriately interpret and react to social cues.
- Learned behaviour – Excessive barking can also stem from learned behaviour, where dogs have been inadvertently rewarded for barking in the past, reinforcing the behaviour as a way to gain attention or rewards.
- Hidden health issues – Excessive barking may be linked to underlying health problems, such as hearing loss, brain ageing in senior dogs, or conditions causing discomfort or pain, leading dogs to bark more than usual
Taking time to monitor your dog’s behaviour can help you understand where the problems stem from and determine if your dog is exhibiting unusual behaviours. If any of the previously mentioned issues apply to your case, please don’t wait; contact our experts, and let’s discuss how we can help!
How Does Barking Training Work?
At Royvon, our barking dog training revolves around force-free, reward-based techniques that encourage quiet behaviour and provide dogs with alternative ways to express themselves.
Understanding that excessive barking is often a form of communication, our training focuses on identifying the underlying reasons behind the barking and addressing them directly.
We reinforce calm and silent behaviours by engaging in games and activities that result in prizes such as treats, praise, or play. This ensures that dogs associate quietness with positive outcomes and rewards.
This method helps significantly reduce unwanted barking and strengthens the bond between you and your dog, creating a harmonious living situation. By implementing these force-free techniques with precise timing and consistency, we guide your dog towards more appropriate forms of communication, fostering a tranquil and happy household.
We dropped Maysie off for her initial assessment with Romeo all muzzled up to be safe. We spent approx an hour and a half with him, walked through his training routes including the town, playing fields and railway station. We watched some of the training techniques he would be using and then we left her there looking very sorry for herself. Within an hour of us leaving Romeo sent a video through of them both and Maysie was eating treats out of his hand - muzzle free.....we were absolutely gobsmacked! We visited again the 3rd day for a training seasion and then left her there for her residential. We received daily updates, photos and videos from the Royvon Team showing how she was improving and also enjoying additional playtime and socialisation with some of the other dogs.
When we returned to Royvon we had a 3 hour handover session with Romeo walking again through his training route. We were able to see how much Maysie had improved since our first visit and tried some of the techniques ourselves with guidance from Romeo. We then a further couple of hours with him again the following day before returning home with Maysie.
We have definitely seen positive improvements in her behaviour since she has been in training with Romeo and cared for by the Royvon team. She seemed to have taken really well to everybody there and had been giving them all her special Maysie cuddles by the time she left.
Over our first week at home we have been continuing to incorporate the training we have learned into our walks. It has been a bit of a challenging week transitioning back to home life but we are committed to putting the work in and Romeo has been keeping in touch with his invaluable guidance and support.
We have a follow up session booked in at the beginning of July and are confident that with the tools, guidance and additional support from Romeo and that Maysie will continue to improve and that these new behaviors she is learning will just become natural for her.
Romeo is undeniably passionate about his dogs in his care. He genuinely wants to achieve a positive outcome for both dogs and their owners. His professionalism, knowledge, understanding and empathy shown towards Maysie and his ongoing follow up support for ourselves has been nothing short of amazing. We can't thank Romeo and the Royvon team enough and look forward to returning back to visit in July.
Alfie and familyxx
Especially Tilly, Millie and Ella who looked after my German Shepherd Ralphy. It was so clear to see how loving, caring and attentive you all were with him … it truly made a difference.
When I got home, he was relaxed, happy and clearly well looked after. It’s a huge comfort knowing he’s in such good hands.
Thank you again for all the love you gave him.
I love getting the daily photo updates and seeing him playing with his friends. It’s such a relief knowing he’s in a safe and stimulating environment while I’m at work.
Highly recommend to any dog parent looking for peace of mind and a tired, happy dog at the end of the day!
Olive has just completed her three weeks intense training and it’s like we’ve brought home a different dog. Not only is she calmer in the house, but we can now walk her without her being petrified of every noise and person that comes near her. She’s even just walked the school run with me.
Romeo and the team at Royvon have been a godsend to us, and we can’t wait to see how much further they can help Olive grow into a much loved happy and confident family pet.
I found royvon by sheer chance and it’s changing our lives. The staff were from the very first contact to his stays now so comforting and reassuring, seeing my obvious nerves about Hunters behaviour Chloe especially gave me all the time in the world, listening to my ever ending knowledge dump about hunter, why’s he’s like this, triggers, how once he’s settled he’s lovely and since the day of his confidence stay i’ve not looked back. dropping him off to strangers which is absolutely my worst fear with a reactive dog and they set such an energy he’s excited to leave me and settles in so happily. I get regular updates of how he is, what he’s doing, anything they want to tell me and it is just the best thing to open my phone to. i get photos and videos of walks and play, updates on his eating.
from someone who suffers constantly stress of a dog with behavioural issues, this is the absolute best care i’ve had for him hands down. i can’t thank the Esher team enough, especially his main handler chloe for the time and patience they give us
When we went back for our top up session, Orphy was super excited to drive through the gates and could not wait to get out of the car! We did about an hour with Charlie, going over techniques to keep Orphy interested and help us with her ongoing training while she’s at home. The refresher appointments are a nice touch and definitely worthwhile!
We absolutely recommend Royvon and are so grateful to have found them!
We want to say a huge thank you to Romeo, Kelsey, and the entire care team at Royvon. You took amazing care of Buddy, giving daily updates of his training sessions and group plays, which really helped to put our minds at ease. Buddy has built a lovely bond with Romeo and the team, and I’m sure he will look forward to any day plays there in the future.
Jasper was extremely reactive to just about everything, including people, dogs and traffic.
Through a lot of hard work, we have made so much progress with Romeo and Kelsey. They have really gone above and beyond to try and make him more manageable, and what a difference it’s made.
He is still reactive, mainly to dogs, but he can do so much more now. As with any German Shepherd puppy, we still have lots of work to do, but we believe we now have the tools to succeed thanks to Royvon.
We will still be coming back as Jasper has built a stone bond with both of his trainers, but we thoroughly recommend Royvon for anyone struggling with a difficult dog, or just a dog that needs training!
The choice of services available makes boarding here a seamless home away from home experience for our Labrador, Dune. The staff are friendly, welcoming and professional and our dog is always very well looked after. The daily updates and photos alongside Royvon's insta posts give us the confidence to leave our furry family member in their capable hands.
When we are away, we appreciate all the photos and comments about Dexter’s day! We are using you again next month! Thank you!
Dogs and their owners get a warm, professional welcome from Ioana &. Joanna, and our dog has a packed day being looked after by Leanne’s wonderful team of kind, experienced canine carers.
The whole team is a credit to Royvon’s owners, we feel lucky to have them as our trusted home from home for a special member of our family!
Richard, her evaluator, has been wonderful with her, gave us plenty of feed back and we had a report and lots of pictures as well. Our dog had clearly bonded with Richard already and we feel much happier about leaving her for longer next time. Thank you for caring for Jumika as well as you did, it really showed!
We were experiencing difficulties when walking both dogs on the lead and both had become protective, reactive and nervous of other people and sometimes dogs, making our walks difficult and stressful.
Well what can I say, the improvement we have seen in both dogs is brilliant, they are more confident and focused now and their reactivity levels have dropped significantly. We have some additional 1:1 training sessions to complete over the next few weeks to ensure that we can keep up the training.
During the training programme, Romeo and Kelsey sent us video updates of the dog’s progress, enabling us to see how they were getting on and responding to the training. This was invaluable to us.
In addition, the team at Royvon took really good care of both dogs and we received reports on how they were settling in/getting on during their group playtime and time spent in kennels, plus daily photo updates.
I wouldn’t hesitate to board our dogs at Royvon again, we were very happy with the dogs care.
Thank you to Romeo, Kelsey and the rest of the team at Royvon!
Why Royvon’s Barking Dog Training is Effective
Royvon’s barking dog training stands out due to its firm foundation rooted in the latest scientific research and a deep understanding of canine behaviour and psychology. By combining our training expertise with these scientific methods, we are confident that our training strategies will deliver the best output possible.
Through many years of operating in the industry and working with thousands of dogs, we know our dogs learn best in a supportive setting where obedience and calmness are rewarded rather than punished. This fosters a harmonious and confident relationship based on mutual trust and understanding.
But don’t just take our word for it; explore our many live training examples on our YouTube channel or read hundreds of testimonials and reviews from happy customers.
Barking Training for Every Breed
Royvon’s training methodologies are tailored to any. While we understand that barking is a common habit amongst all dogs, certain breeds might be more inclined towards vocalisation.
Acknowledging this, we tailor our training strategies to align with the breed’s unique needs and tendencies. By adapting our techniques, we address the root causes of barking, ensuring a calm, well-behaved companion, irrespective of breed. Some well-known ‘barkers’ are:
- Beagles often bark while following scent trails or when they sense loneliness.
- German Shepherds bark to alert their owners of strangers or unusual activities.
- Miniature Schnauzers use barking to alert their owners and express territorial behaviour.
- West Highland White Terriers bark out of excitement or when seeking attention.
- Yorkshire Terriers barking often stems from protective instincts or anxiety.
- Fox Terriers tend to bark in response to perceived threats or during play.
- Chihuahuas bark due to fear, protectiveness, or when seeking attention.
- Jack Russell Terriers bark from boredom, excess energy, or when hunting/playing.
- Pomeranians bark for attention when alerting their owners or out of boredom.
- Siberian Huskies often bark or howl because of loneliness or the desire for companionship.
Understanding breed-specific tendencies helps tailor anxiety training effectively. Contact us if you have any trouble with your dog barking!
Benefits of Barking Dog Training
- Reduced noise at home: Training minimises frequent or loud barking, ensuring a quieter, more serene home atmosphere.
- Improved communication: Our training strengthens the connection between dogs and owners by better understanding and responding to the dog’s needs and triggers
- Increased confidence: Builds a dog’s sense of security, reducing barking from anxiety or fear.
- Better social behaviour: Guides dogs on proper interaction methods with visitors and other pets, promoting polite greetings and encounters.
- Enhanced quality of life: It creates a more joyful and tranquil existence for dogs and their families, elevating overall happiness.
Enrol Your Dog into Royvon’s Barking Dog Training
Ready to take the first step to a calm life for you and your four-legged friend? Contact us today for a professional consultation to help us find the ideal solution that respects your dog’s nature while bringing out the best traits. Take the first step towards a quieter, more harmonious life with your furry friend.
Avoid barking by starting early
Starting training early is key to preventing excessive barking habits from forming. Early socialisation plays a crucial role in this process, exposing puppies to various sounds, sights, and experiences. This exposure helps them become well-adjusted adults less likely to bark excessively out of fear or anxiety.
Positive reinforcement training for puppies encourages quiet behaviour by rewarding them when calm and quiet in potentially bark-inducing situations. Implementing these strategies from puppyhood ensures your dog grows into a well-behaved, silent companion, making your lives together more peaceful and enjoyable.