Expecting a baby and wondering how to reduce barking? These simple changes can help quiet your pup down immediately with minimal effort.

Block visuals:

• Window film on doors or windows
• Blinds or curtains pulled shut – although persistent dogs may nudge them to the side
• Gates to block access to the areas of the house where dog has the most reactions
• Cover any gates that your dog can see through

Muffle exterior sounds:

• Sound machine placed near the areas where the dog has the most reactions to exterior noises (front door, front windows, etc)
• TV or radio playing
• Floor fan on high

Other changes:

• Disable the doorbell
• Sign on the doors asking visitors not to knock, and to text instead. No response means you are not accepting visitors.
• Make a note in delivery apps for folks dropping off packages – “please do NOT to knock or ring the doorbell; place items in X spot.”
• Place a package drop box away from the house for dogs who are the most reactive to deliveries.

Anything to add? Send me an email (laurie@adventuredogsacademy.com) with other solutions you came up with to help quiet your dogs!