Excessive barking is usually the result of anxiety. Depending on the age and the trigger, there are many simple solutions to stopping the barking. If your dog is an inside dog, take a spray bottle filled with water, and squirt him when he barks, using the command, "quiet". Sometimes barking is just a symtom of underlying issues, and there are other humane and useful ways to quiet a "barker". For more tips, and information specific to your breed and situation, go to liveperson and ask for Maya Moon, canine trainer and breeder with 25+ years experience!
