The first stage of raising a dog is often difficult, because new puppies are more afraid of strangers and need more emotional development, as well as correct education and guidance. What should I do if my puppy keeps barking in the cage? If you want to find out why a puppy keeps barking in a cage, you have to see if the following points are in place. Next, let’s take a look at why a puppy keeps barking in a cage.
1. Reward training
When the puppy was first put in the cage, it would keep barking in the cage because it was still unfamiliar with this living environment. At this time, the owner needs to reward the puppy. When the puppy barks, he can gently pinch its mouth and reprimand it loudly to let it know that the owner does not like it, and then slowly let go. When you let go and the puppy starts to stop barking, you need to reward it with snacks and petting in time. Follow the above steps step by step, and the puppy will gradually get used to it, and then it will stop barking when you put it in a cage.
2. Exercise
Puppies barking all the time in cages may also be because they are energetic. Therefore, owners can usually let their puppies exercise more to consume their energy. . Wait until the puppy is tired before putting it in the cage, so that the puppy will not have the energy to bark any more.
3. Use toys to divert attention
Puppies will keep barking in the cage because they are scared or bored, so the owner can also put some toys that the dog likes in the cage. Such as balls, teething sticks, etc. to attract the puppy's attention so that it will not keep barking in the cage. At the same time, you can also prepare some snacks, drinking water and dog food for the puppy in the cage to meet the puppy's needs and prevent the puppy from barking because of hunger.
Note: These trainings are all effective It takes a certain amount of time and patience, so the owner must be patient and must not beat or scold the puppy severely. At the same time, it is also recommended that owners should not keep their puppies in a cage for a long time to avoid affecting the healthy growth of their puppies due to lack of exercise.