how can i stop my puppy barking?

my 4 month old westie puppy barks a lot
Answers:
Teach him the very basic abedience command of 'sit'..EVERY time he barks, make him 'sit'..Soon he will make the connection that barking is not such fun, as he always has to obey a command.
SIT

Holding a treat in your left hand just above the pup's nose, gently rest your right hand on pup's rump.
Slowly move the treat in an upward motion while applying gentle pressure to the rump. ( you don't want to push hard because if you do the dog will sit every time someone touches him and this is not good for competitive obedience)
as soon as pup sits say in a very happy excited tone "GOOD SIT" and give the treat.
Repeat exercise 7x. then take a play break and move on to something else.
very young pups should not train for more than a half hour each day
every time you put food bowl down or give a treat give the sit command, and wait for the sit. then once pup sits give treat or food down.
DO NOT move on to something new until pup has the new command down pat.

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Try giving him more attention and keep him occupied when you can.

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Bop him on the nose (not too hard) and say no. Give him a treat when he stops. My dog used to bark all the time and he doesn't do it that much anymore.

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I think you should consider tacking your pup for puppy classes and get him to become socialised with other dogs thats the best solution.

If he does bark continuously then tell him firmly NO and then everytime he does it do this and he would get the picture..

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Uh. puppies bark dude. It's a fact of life. But with a puppy, when he does something you consider wrong, you need to make sure he knows. Say "NO" in an angry voice, and if that doesn't work throw in a spank on the rump. People say spanking dogs makes them aggressive, but I've seen the exact opposite in my experience.

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Dogs bark for many reasons, including boredom, in play, aggression, fear, and as a form of protection or warning, etc. Expect your dog to bark in these situations. If the barking is excessive, your Pet will benefit from basic obedience training that includes ways to reduce barking behaviors. Making a loud noise when barking occurs or teaching a "no bark" command may be helpful as well. Dogs should be taught to lay or sit quietly on command with positive reinforcement methods. Contact a qualified obedience trainer for additional suggestions.

In nuisance barking cases when training has failed, you may need to consider a "bark" collar. These usually work by delivering a small electric shock or an unpleasant odor or noise to a Pet when he or she makes a loud noise. Be sure to follow all product label directions and use common sense when trying such a product.

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Will you SHUT that dog up!
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