Ahh you've got a barker! Jackson barks too but not for a cough or a small movement. Although i've been around dogs like that.
My suggestion (what works for Jackson and I learned on here) is to put coins/pennies in a can and whenever he barks, shake it and say "quiet!" The loud noise totally distracts their thoughts for what they're barking at. Keep a few cans with the pennies around the house so you always have one to grab. Now, if Jackson hears someone at the door, he will bark to alert me a few times and I say "Quiet" and he usually listens. Key word- usually. But we're learning still. The can really has worked greatly though.
If that doesn't work, I've heard of spray collars. I think they spray water or something when the dog barks but I've never used though.
Or a little sound thing that emits noise that only the dog can hear but humans can't -can't give you any info on those either though! |