Tips for Stopping a Dog Barking at Neighbors Through a Fence

For this Omaha dog training session we share tips for stopping a dog barking at neighbors through a fence. 2 year-old Boxer, Ony Lou has a bad habit of barking at people walking by the fence and some other concerning behavior problems.

Ony acted a bit aggressive and territorial when I first got there. However, after I gave her some treats, we became good friends.

Tips to Train Your Dog to Stop Barking at People Outside Fence

That’s when I realized I should show her family this tip. It helps stop a dog from being aggressive or barking at people outside the fence. You can learn how to train your dog to stop barking at people passing by your fence by watching the free positive dog training video below.

This is an easy way to stop a dog from barking at people passing by the fence. Anyone can do it, even if you are not a professional Boxer dog trainer. All you need is a bunch of high-value treats and the time to practice.

Why is a Dog Barking at Neighbors Through a Fence?

Many people unknowingly create situations where their dog believes they’re the one in charge of security. This often happens because we don’t give dogs clear jobs or rules.

We let them decide when to get attention, usually by barking at us. When we let this behavior happen, we reward them for barking. It’s like giving them a “paycheck” for a job they think they should do.

Imagine having a job with no rules or consequences. You might feel free to tell your boss what to do. There would be no reason to follow any guidelines. This is similar to the situation many dogs find themselves in.

This can also confuse dogs into thinking they must act as leaders since no one else is providing clear direction. They may think, “If humans aren’t leading, then I have to be the one to bark at everything.” This is one reason why dogs might bark at things like neighbors outside a fence.

If you consistently enforce rules and reward your dog for good behavior, they will understand their role. For example, reward your dog for sitting calmly. When you act like a clear leader, your dog won’t feel the need to defend their humans. Instead, they will focus on tasks like sitting for you, bringing you a toy, or going outside to relieve themselves.

Having clear rules help establish your role as the leader, and the dog’s role as a follower. This is important when it comes to addressing unwanted behaviors like barking. Along with the techniques in the video above, I suggest the “petting with a purpose” trick. This can help your dog understand the leader-follower dynamic.

We covered a number of other dog behavior tips in this in-home Omaha dog training session. To make it easy for the humans to remember them all, I recorded a roadmap to success summary video that you can check out below.