Barking is as natural to a dog as breathing—Cavoodles bark to communicate with other dogs or to alert their owners to something. Barking is also used to deter possible intruders from approaching too close to their homes. Barking is a regular event for many dog owners that isn’t too bothersome. However, when the barking is incessant and directed at everyone and everything, it becomes a problem. How do I stop my Cavoodle from barking?Cavoodles can have a variety of reasons to bark. Being bored, lonely, scared, and territorial are all reasons why your Cavoodle might bark. As the owner, it is your job to figure out what is causing your Cavoodle to bark and immediately alleviate that issue.Training is a highly effective way of stopping incessant barking. Teaching your Cavoodle the “Quiet” command when they are barking can work wonders. However, while this works when you are with your Cavoodle, it does not prevent your Cavoodle from barking when you are not around. If your Cavoodle is bored, then you will need to find a way to entertain them. Whether that is spending more time with them in general, buying them some new toys, or teaching them a new tick. All of these options are perfect for alleviating boredom.If your Cavoodle has separation anxiety, you’ll have to put in a lot more effort. First, you must gradually convince your dog that you will not abandon them at home. Many recommendations on the internet go into great depth about how to help your dog with separation anxiety. Still, many recommend leaving a recently worn article of clothing at home, as well as plenty of exciting toys for your dog to play with.As you continue to read this article, we will be going over the many different reasons why your Cavoodle might be barking. Furthermore, we will give you a training guide on how to teach your Cavoodle to stop barking on command.

Why Does My Cavoodle Bark So Much

Before you stop a Cavoodle from barking, you must first figure out why they are doing it. Most puppies start barking as early as seven to eight weeks old. Therefore it is a natural part of a dog’s existence. Puppies bark for a variety of reasons.

• Your Puppy Wants Attention

Puppies are like toddlers and desire to be the center of attention, especially if they are pleasant and extroverted puppies. They may bark to encourage you to turn around and look at them and play with them if they feel they are being neglected. Some pups may also bark for attention to obtain something they desire, such as their supper, a toy or chew, or to be allowed to go outdoors in the yard.

• Your Puppy Might Be Feeling Lonely

Puppies are not used to being left by themselves, and if they are, they may bark out of panic or nervousness. However, most pups will grow out of this as they learn that coming and going from the house for a few hours is a regular part of their daily routine.

© Susi RoseYou can help them feel less lonely while you are not at home by leaving out an article of clothing you recently wore. Leaving something out like a shirt or a jacket will have your scent on it, which your puppy can smell. This scent will help calm their nerves and alleviate their anxiety and loneliness.

• Your Puppy Might Be Excited

Puppies are similar to young children who are unable to control their emotions. For example, consider a toddler who has discovered something amazing and cannot stop talking about it. Likewise, a puppy might act like this when something exciting happens, such as meeting a new person or dog or receiving a new toy.

• Your Puppy Might Be Scared

When a puppy is scared, it may bark and possibly cry. If the puppy believes they need to protect themselves from anything dangerous, their barking may sound aggressive, or it may sound frantic if they are trying to hide and get away from whatever is disturbing them.

• Your Puppy Might Be Trying To Protect You Or Your Home

© Pan JittibophitIf a stranger enters their house or yard, certain breeds are more territorial than others and bark. Even a young puppy of breeds such as German Shepherds and Rottweilers may automatically bark at strangers without being educated. Therefore, it’s crucial to socialize these breeds as much as possible in order to get them used to meeting new people.

• Your Puppy Might Be Bored

When dogs, both pups and adults, are bored and lack regular stimulation, they will bark. For example, a puppy that spends hours alone in a kennel with nothing to chew or play with will bark incessantly in an attempt to relieve boredom.

How To Stop My Puppy From Barking

Teaching your puppy to bark less frequently can be done relatively quickly. This can be done with a few simple techniques or minor tweaks in your daily routine. Below we will go over all of the possible avenues you can go with to help stop your puppy from barking so much.

Reassure Your Puppy

© Pan JittibophitBecause your puppy is uneasy about their new surroundings, they may bark more frequently as they adjust to their new home. You can make this transition simpler for them if you make them feel safe, at ease, and loved. Reassurance can help the puppy feel more safe, resulting in decreased braking. Here are some suggestions for assisting a puppy’s adjustment:

• Give your puppy tons of attention. Allow the puppy to accompany you around the house or accompany you on errands whenever feasible. Taking the dog on errands will help socialize them and reduce barking from strangers.
• While you want to give the puppy a lot of attention, you also want to give them some alone time. For one thing, a developing puppy requires rest, and all of the attention might be too much. If the puppy is left alone, you don’t want it to get excessively connected to you and develop anxiety.
• Make sure the puppy’s living accommodations are warm and inviting. A puppy will bark if they become too hot or chilly. At all times, fresh water and a comfortable dog bed should be supplied.
• Some pups benefit from crate training to help them acclimatize to their new surroundings more quickly. Sleep with some fleece blankets or towels before placing them in the crate to create a cozy bed. The aroma of you on the puppy’s bedding will make them feel safe. When the puppy needs time alone in a busy home, the crate provides a comfy bed and a safe location. Because your puppy will not want to soil their bed, crate training will also assist with housetraining.

Teaching Your Puppy Basic Commands

Basic instructions such as sit, down, stay, and come when called should be taught to your puppy. Many troublesome habits, including barking, may be controlled by teaching your puppy simple instructions.

• For example, teaching your puppy to come when called will stop them from barking at strangers through a window when walking past your home. Once your puppy comes to you, follow up with another command such as quiet, or sit. Once your dog complies, reward them with a treat. Furthermore, some owners will tell their dog to lay down as it is much harder for a dog to lay down and bark simultaneously.
• Always work on the premise of replacing the behavior you don’t want with the behavior you desire and training and reinforcing that behavior. The word “no” is difficult for a dog to understand, but “come here and sit” is a straightforward command that the dog can follow.
• Practice obeying cues in small chunks of time, such as five to ten minutes, wherever you can. Always begin practicing in a calm, low-distraction environment, such as your living room or back yard, then work your way up to more distracting environments, such as the front sidewalk or a park. Your dog may have difficulty doing tasks in the more distracting setting, so be patient and praise them when they ignore the distractions.

Removing The Source Of Stress

© Pan JittibophitIf your puppy is barking because it is afraid, you must assist them in overcoming their concerns. This might include gradually introducing the stimulation with positive reinforcement such as a tasty food reward or playing with a toy to assist them in getting accustomed to whatever it is that terrifies them.If anything worries your dog while you’re out walking with them, you may need to take them away from that source of fear until they can calm down. Never push your puppy to engage with anything they are scared of since this will just exacerbate the problem. Instead, use gentle, incremental desensitization to teach your puppy to accept the fearful object or person without dread.

Ignoring Some Attention Seeking Barking

If your dog is barking to get your attention, such as when you’ve just gotten home from work and want to play with them, the best thing you can do is ignore them. Any attention shown to them, including shouting, might be seen by the puppy as reinforcement, causing them to bark even more.Wait until they are calm, then ask them to sit, lie down, or do a trick, and then praise them for doing so. After that, you may start playing games with them. To put it another way, you don’t want them to learn that barking gives them what they want. Instead, you want them to learn that obeying your commands gets them playtime and attention.

Provide Enrichment And Teach Them To Be Home Alone

© Aivi1987If your puppy barks when you leave them home alone, make sure they get enough mental and physical stimulation. Daily walks, training sessions, play sessions, and a range of chews and toys may all contribute to your puppy’s busy existence. As a result, these pups are calmer because their surplus energy is expended on pleasant and fascinating activities throughout the day, eliminating the need for incessant barking.You’ll also want to concentrate on teaching them that it’s alright to be alone for short periods of time when you’re at home, in addition to regular daily enrichment. This might entail putting your puppy in a crate or a room with a baby gate and providing them with a nice item to play with, such as a food-filled toy.Return after five to ten minutes of leaving them alone. At first, your puppy may bark a lot, but ignore it and return after they are finished barking. Gradually increase the amount of time you can be gone from the puppy without it barking.If your puppy’s barking does not improve and takes on a terrified, worried tone, see your veterinarian or a professional behavior consultant, as they may be dealing with issues that require more specialist assistance.

Excessive Barking At Night

Some dog owners have noticed that their puppies usually bark mainly at night. This is typically because owners with a regular day job are less likely to observe their dog’s behavior throughout the day. When they are home with the puppy at night, they receive a lot more attention, and there is more activity in the house, which might cause them to become more stimulated and aroused, resulting in barking.If your puppy howls a lot at night, try taking them for a long walk in the evening to wear them out, then teaching them “quiet time” by putting them in their crate afterward. Give them something to chew on, cover the crate with a blanket, and maintain a low, peaceful, and comfortable tone of voice. Your puppy may bark at first, but after he’s wary enough, they should focus on either chewing or sleeping.

Puppy Training Classes

© Jason WongA barking issue can be avoided with early formal obedience training. Puppies benefit from puppy lessons because they learn basic instructions and how to interact with people and other canines. For example, a puppy class can assist if your puppy is barking because they aren’t used to seeing different people and pets. The sessions also educate a puppy on how to walk on a leash respectfully and without straining against it.

Final Thoughts

Cavoodles are known to be a very talkative breed. They will bark at strangers, strange dogs, when they are bored, lonely, or even when they are hungry. With that said, you must teach them commands and get them into a daily routine. Following this guide will allow you to teach your Cavoodle to bark less often and teach them to be more comfortable with their surroundings and be less anxious when you are not home.