Ignore them?! When they are barking is like giving them permission to.
Go to them to see what they are barking at. May be spooked at every little sound they hear. Find a comforting word and it will be your puppy's lifeline for security in the future.
My house makes all kinds of creaky noises and so does hubby. Or she will hear something outside and jump and bark . She is alerting you. Go to them , acknowledge them , see if you can tell what they are barking at and show them
"It's OK". .... "Shhhh. Shhhh. ,it's OK". Pat them , comfort them and repeat. If they continue , hold them a minute say a little sterner "that's Enough, noooo, shhh, it's ok " it is us who needs to teach them . They don't know.
It doesn't take long to have a well behaved dog , just lots of patience to build up that trust and comfort those fears. |