Do you want to definitely eliminate your Scottish terrier's excessive barking? It is quite easy to be achieved once you understand the reasons why he is barking and make the right approach to it.

Barking is as natural for your Scottish terrier as speaking for us humans. It is his instinctive way of communicating with you and with other dogs and by no means should it be completely inhibited through training.

However, excessive, unwanted barking is a problem not only to you but also to your neighbors. Let's face it: few things can be as annoying in a quiet neighborhood as a dog that keeps barking all day long and also at night.

Do you realize that you can be responsible for your Scottie's excessive barking?

As with any dog, your Scottish terrier barks for some reason, even if it may not be very clear to you at times. Normally, due to his hunting background, he will bark when he sees other animals, strangers or visitors to your home. Being hungry, thirsty or in need to go out to relieve himself are some other reasons for him to bark.

Excessive barking is often related to boredom. Loneliness and lack of exercise can easily lead to a barking habit.

But when your Scottie barks to get your attention and you do pay attention to him that's when you are encouraging him to bark more and more.

When training your Scottish terrier here are three simple measures you can take to curb his barking habit:

1. Keep him busy with regular exercise and toys.

2. If possible, remove or hide what causes him to bark.

3. Do not pay attention to him when he barks begging for it. Instead say a firm "quiet" or "stop barking" command, followed by a reward or praise if he stops barking.

Curbing your Scottish terrier's barking habit is not an overnight achievement, it requires constant and repeated training to be accomplished.