Jennifer Mauger, certified dog trainer, offers tips to help silence dogs when the doorbell rings. She references classical conditioning methods to redirect a dog’s associations with the doorbell. Consider using this article for blog posts, websites or as a pet owner handout.
Source: Petcha.com, August 16, 2016.
Mauger’s tips require practice and repetition but work:
- Condition the dog to expect a treat
- Train the dog to a stay spot
- Keep the dog from reacting to the doorbell or a knock
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