How to Stop a Akita from Barking Sometimes stopping your akita from barking is as easy as fulfilling its needs. If it needs food or water, for instance, it may just require some attention from you. On the other hand, your akita may bark constantly out of frustration over a certain thing or a specific person. This is the sort of behavior that you may want to change. Dachshunds may be small and cute, but they are also the smallest hunting breed. They were bred to be low to the ground, which allows them to enter and maneuver through tunnels and chase prey easily. One of the best ways to stop your akita from barking is actually to teach him to bark. By first teaching your akita to bark on command, then teaching him to stop barking on command, you can greatly reduce his barking. The best way to accomplish this is through the use of a food reward system. Once you've used food to train the akita to bark on command though, the next step is a bit harder. It's important to begin rewarding your akita when he is quiet, but it's not as easy to notice a quiet akita as it is to notice a barking akita. You should be patient and pay close attention to your akita's behavior for several weeks in order to reward him at the right times. Beagles are known to be extremely social and cheerful dogs. They are expected to be so friendly that, even in dog shows, the judges expect them to be happy. They have points removed in the judging if they look to be unhappy. If your akita is barking because of a specific person, such as the mail person, involve the person in the training. A good way to do that is to leave akita treats in a pre-specified area outside of your house. If the person the akita has an issue with gives your akita a treat every time they come to your house it will turn into a positive experience. Lhasa Apsos are small, long-haired dogs. Believe it or not, they were originally used by monks to guard temples. This accounts for their quiet and friendly nature, which can easily change if their owners or home are threatened. Dogs often bark out of boredom or frustration. Taking your akita outside for walks and exercise can give him something else to focus on and help to reduce his barking. Chihuahuas, because of their size, are often treated like babies, but they actually do have something in common with human babies. Chihuahuas are born with a "molera", also known as a soft spot, on their heads, exactly like a human baby. Usually the soft spot closes as the dog matures. There are also many varieties of anti-bark collar available for akitas. Some work by giving the akita a mild electric shock when he barks. The problem with that type of collar is that it can be hard to tell if they are working properly, unless you want to try it on yourself. Another type of anti-bark collar uses a scent, such as citronella, that the akita dislikes. This method can be quite effective without actually hurting the akita. The silky terrier originated about 100 years ago in Australia. Their major ancestors were the Australian terrier and the Yorkshire terrier. They were bred to be family companions, watchdogs, and to hunt rodents and snakes. As a last resort, there is a debarking surgery that can be performed on your akita. However, it is not usually permanent and many people consider it to be cruel, so most veterinarians don't recommend it. The greater swiss mountain dog, or swissy, is believed to be a direct descendant of the ancient tibetan mastiff. A versatile dog, the swissy traditionally drove cattle, guarded property, protected human companions and fought in wars. By taking a little extra time to understand your akita and recognize what it is that's bothering him, you can help him to bark less often and you will both be happier. The basenji could really be considered more like a cat than a dog. Not only is it the only breed of dog that does not bark, but is also a meticulous cleaner. Unlike other dogs, the basenji actually licks itself clean, just like a cat! The American Kennel Club recognizes more than 150 breeds? Segmented into seven different breed types, all breed possess unique temperaments, physical characteristics as well as a rich background in history. Beagles are known to be extremely social and cheerful dogs. They are expected to be so friendly that, even in dog shows, the judges expect them to be happy. They have points removed in the judging if they look to be unhappy. The Skye Terrier's origins are connected with a centuries old shipwreck. Early in the 1600's a Spanish ship wrecked on the Island of Skye in the Scottish Hebrides. Some of the survivors of the shipwreck were Maltese dogs that mated with the local terriers, creating a new and unique breed.