In extreme cases of excessive barking, where all else has failed, some people advocate debarking surgery. I've never needed to go down this path with any of my dogs, and don't think I ever would. But if you have come to the end of the line and think you have run out of options, you could discuss debarking surgery with your Veterinarian.

Proper dog obedience training is the key to solving any behavioral problems (including stopping your dog from barking), and also building a strong bond with your dog. I've reviewed the two best do-it-yourself dog training tools below.