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Teach Your Dog to Stop Barking at the TV

Mikkel Becker shows off her favorite strategies for calming pups who are reactive to what they see on the screen. Watch her work with Dexter the dog ›

When Will My Puppy Start to Bark?

At 7 to 8 weeks of age, most young canines' vocalizations will develop from grunts and whines into yips and barks. However, some dogs wait until closer to 16 weeks to start barking. How to keep barking under control ›

Ease Your Dog's Fear Barking

Trainer Mikkel Becker explains how to determine if your dog is being a watchdog or barking out fear. Plus, she demonstrates some helpful techniques to calm your dog when new people come over. Help your pup warm up to visitors ›

Train Your Dog to Speak

Teaching your dog to speak on cue isn't just a cute trick, says Mikkel Becker, your canine needs to know the speak command before he can learn to be quiet when asked. When you should reward him with treats ›

Help! My Dog Barks at Everything

Your dog may bark because he wants to alert you to a change in the environment; this is a normal doggy behavior, and can be put under an owner’s control by teaching your dog to bark and be quiet on cue. How to know if he’s feeling threatened ›

How Do I Teach My Dog Not to Bark at the TV?

When your dog reacts to images on the screen in the same way he would in real life, TV watching can quickly get tense. Behavior like barking and growling can intensify over time, making it difficult to watch television. How to put a stop to the barking ›

Curb Barking in the Home

Does your dog bark overtime when he sees or hears something outside the home? Dog trainer Mikkel Becker shares her technique to help stop your canine's "watchdog" barking. Two issues that could cause this habit ›

My Dog Gets Overly Excited When We Have Visitors

This is the most common complaint Mikkel Becker hears from pet owners: The sound of the doorbell often unleashes an eruption of barking, racing back and forth, and jumping all over any and all guests. How treats and distractions can help ›

Why Is My Dog Afraid of the Doorbell?

Although it may seem like your dog is afraid of the doorbell, he's likely nervous about what will happen after the bell rings. To determine if he's apprehensive about visitors, watch his reaction after you open the door. Teach him to greet guests without fear ›

Why Does My Dog... Bark at Nothing?

Dogs bark for all kinds of reasons. They may be alerting you to something noteworthy, making a request, warding off prey, communicating stress or discomfort, or engaging in play. When to consult a behaviorist ›

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