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My dog keeps barking at the neighbors when they're out in their backyard. How can I physically reprimand the dog so it knows that it's not allowed to bark?
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Physically reprimanding the dog can be done in a few ways. The first, and most gentle, is a gentle verbal reprimand. Talking in a loud, firm voice and telling your dog 'no' or 'shut up' can sometimes be enough to stop the barking. If the verbal cue isn't working, try a different one - you can give your dog a light tap on their body, usually on the side, to get them to stop barking. The third method is an all-out physical reprimand - a spank or a poke in the right spot should be enough to cause them to cease their barking. Just make sure you use the minimum amount of force necessary to stop the behavior.