Some dogs possess more energy than others, and even the same breed of dog makes a difference. While energetic dogs are great companions for those who enjoy regular exercise, it can be difficult to manage such a dog in the average person's home. There are many different kinds of extremely active dogs, not just working dogs. However, it doesn't matter what breed your dog is, what matters is that a dog that is too active is hard to live with. If you want to be able to keep your dog calm, you can refer to these.

I. How to keep an active dog quiet

1. Exercise
Exercise is helpful both physically and mentally, and the root cause of a dog's hyperactivity is usually due to lack of exercise. Some dogs only need to be taken for a walk once a day, while others may need more. Walking, running, hiking, and playing fetch are all great ways to help your dog exercise. These activities can help dogs expend excess energy and make them physically tired so they don't move around at home. So, by helping your dog exercise you can do a great job of overcoming your dog's hyperactivity. If you usually don't have time, you can leave your dog in a care facility or find someone else to help you exercise your dog.

2. Interactive toys
Interactive toys are a great way to keep your dog busy. Interactive toys come in all shapes and sizes, some can hide treats and set up puzzles for your dog, some require your dog to chew for hours to break down, and some can provide games that require your dog to think to solve problems. Almost all of these toys have to be filled with treats, so you have to be prepared with your dog's favorite snacks. Then just follow the instructions to load the snacks into the toy and watch your puppy play with itself.

3. Training
All dogs have to go through basic obedience training. If your dog is already trained but still very active, try training something else. There are many different techniques and commands to train your dog. There are many positive reinforcement training options to choose from. You can try various exercises such as obedience, resourcefulness, or tracking, or you can teach him complex tricks at home. Whatever you do, though, make sure your dog is having fun. All of this training can expand your dog's energy and also teach them many tricks.

4. Foster Care or Nursery
If your dog gets along better with other dogs, you can take your dog to a foster center or a pet nursery. These places allow our dogs to play with other dogs under the complete supervision of trained staff and do not require you to be with them at all times. This is much better than taking your dog to a dog park, which we do not recommend. If your dog enjoys playing with other dogs, then letting them play in a safe, enclosed area is the best way for them to expend their energy.

5. Crate Training
If trained properly, crate training can provide a safe and comfortable environment for dogs to learn to relax. This allows the owner to not worry about the dog destroying things in the house when they are not able to supervise the dog. A dog's destructive behavior will not only damage things but may also accidentally eat foreign objects or other harmful substances. You can train your dog with treats and positive reinforcement, and if trained well, your dog will go into the crate on his own without you asking him to because it's a safe and quiet den.

II. How to get your dog to stop barking

Dogs barking is a headache for many owners. This is especially true for dogs that have just been picked up and are often barking late at night. It's not just that you can't sleep well, but you'll have to apologize to your neighbors tomorrow. Therefore, your dog needs to learn to stop barking.

1. Ignore it
Attracting the owner's attention is one of the main purposes of barking. Whether the owner praises it or scolds it, the main owner gives the dog a reaction and its purpose is achieved. So to correct the dog's barking behavior, the owner needs to do is try to ignore it, do not give it any reaction, and wait for it to quiet down on its own. After the dog is quiet, the owner can give the dog rewards - praise, snacks or toys, etc., so that the dog realizes that barking is not to achieve the purpose, only quiet to get what you want.

This process may be long, after all, the dog the purpose of not giving up on this point has an unusual persistence and insistence. This time the owner will need to spend patience with the dog, the initiative in hand. The owners should be prepared to fight a long war, it is best to choose a small impact on the neighbor's period for training.

2. consume its energy
Dogs will bark when they are bored after their owners leave. This is pure because the dog is bored and has nowhere to vent its energy. The best solution is to use up the dog's excess energy, so the dog will not have the energy to bark when he is tired. Therefore, the owner can take the dog to the park before going out, or play with the dog at home with toys, to consume the dog's energy before going out. If you don't have the time, you can buy a few more toys for your dog so that he can entertain himself at home.

3. reverse restraint dog desensitization training
The reverse constraint method is a training method specifically for dogs with a strong sense of territory. Some dogs are so territorial that they will bark warnings at intruders to protect their territory. In this case, the owner should not blame them too much. Because even if the dog barks, it does not mean that they are fearless, sometimes the more violent the dog's barking is a sign that the dog is more afraid. The owner punishes it, but it may make the dog hide its fearful performance (i.e. barking) and directly attack the intruder.
At such times we need to change the dog's association with strangers from a threat to something nice. The owner can invite the dog's unfamiliar friend to assist in the training. First put the dog and the stranger at a longer distance, so that the dog perceives the presence of the stranger before the dog begins to alert, we feed the dog a snack until the dog does not react to the presence of the stranger. Then we let the distance between the stranger and the dog gradually shorten, repeated practice so that the dog feels that the presence of strangers will live to reward themselves, then the dog will not be stimulated by strangers and bark afterward.


4. With the help of high-tech
Now on the market, there are some bark stoppers or "remote control reward systems" and other remote control technology products to help dogs correct barking behavior. Busy owners may want to give it a try. Of course, these technology products are mainly to strengthen the training effect, the basic training or need to be completed by the owner.
Dogs barking constantly, noise nuisance? Four ways to make the dog good and quiet
The dog barking problem is still very frightening. All owners should be found early to correct early so that they are good for the surrounding.