Here are the ways to work with us here at Awoken K9: The Canine Obedience Accelerator Connect with Awoken K9 on Social media: Instagram.com/awokenk9 Youtube.com/Awokenk9 In this episode of The Dog Training Secrets Podcast, we talk about why demand barking happens, what owners commonly do that makes it worse, and how to teach your dog better ways to communicate without barking at you nonstop.You’ll learn: What demand barking is and how to recognize it Why giving in, yelling, or repeating commands can make barking worse How dogs learn that barking “works” What to do when your dog demand barks How to teach calm alternative behaviors Why consistency matters when changing barking habits How to reduce frustration while still meeting your dog’s needs Demand barking is not about your dog being “bad” or trying to dominate you. It is usually a communication habit that needs a better replacement. With the right approach, you can teach your dog that calm behavior, patience, and polite requests are what actually get rewarded.If your dog barks at you for attention, toys, meals, the door, or anything they want, this episode will give you practical steps to start turning the volume down