Strategies to Silence a Dog's Earliest Morning Howls and Barks
In the world of dog training, Ben Randall is a renowned figure. With his award-winning approach and positive, reward-based methods, he has been sharing his expertise with dog owners for the past two years. Based in Herefordshire, Ben offers one-to-one training sessions, residential training, and five-star dog-boarding at his BGHQ.
Recently, Ben has been providing advice on various dog-related issues through a popular platform. One such case involves a pet dog named Kona. The problem at hand is that Kona wakes the owner up a couple of times a week by whining, barking, and getting out of bed.
The situation with Kona is unusual as it's not a new habit that's been formed. One possible cause could be that Kona is drinking too much water late in the evening and needing to go to the bathroom in the early hours. To address this, the owner should not over-exercise Kona in the evening, offer only small amounts of water before bed, and make sure the dog's dinner time and toilet time are appropriate.
Another possible cause could be disturbances from neighbours or passers-by that are affecting Kona's sleep routine. To create a quiet and dark environment for Kona, the dog's crate should be as quiet and dark as possible. The owner should also reinforce the 'leave' command if the problem persists after a week or so of the new routine.
Ben Randall, a canine agony uncle, has written a book titled 'How to Train Your Gundog' to help dog owners navigate the challenges of training their pets. For those who wish to learn from Ben's methods, the Gundog app is available for a free seven-day trial. This app uses Ben's positive, reward-based, and proven BG training methods.
The Gundog app addresses various issues related to dog training, including toilet training, chasing and barking at cats, counter surfing, fear of men, teaching a dog to sit, barking at family members, pulling on the lead, and dealing with a dog who doesn't like a family member.
While the specific details about Kona and why the dog has become problematic are not provided, the advice offered by Ben Randall in this case can be applied to many dogs facing similar issues. By following Ben's tips and advice, dog owners can help their pets lead happier, healthier lives and enjoy better sleep.
