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Stopping Dogs from Nuisance Barking.

A dog can start nuisance barking for several reasons:

The last two points here are good so long as they are short lived and don't become annoying. The first two points though can become serious issues as they lead to a dog which barks loudly, constantly and in many cases incessantly. He is doing this because he is distressed. He hasn't got anything else to do and he needs to burn off some energy.

It stands to reason then that this behaviour can be quickly and effectively curbed by:

If you're going to be out for long hours every single day with no one home to keep the dog company then you should consider a different pet. Dogs are pack animals and need companions and if his behaviour is becoming a nuisance then you need to change how he is treated.

There are products on the shelf which make themselves out to be a miracle cure for dog barking with no effort what so ever from you. These include static and spray collars.

Static collars, aka shock collars, give your dog an electric shock every time he makes a loud noise. This can be barking or it can be squealing because someone just trod on his tail. This is a cruel treatment for your dog and does absolutely nothing to solve the heart of the problem, his boredom. There are many sites which endorse the use of these collars claiming they are very efficient and accepted by vets, but you will also notice that all these sites are trying to sell you the collar. They want a profit, not a happy dog.

Spray collars squirt a strong smelling substance such as citronella into your dogs nose when he makes a loud noise. This is slightly less cruel than a shock collar but is still punishing the dog for being a dog. You need to address the cause of the problem, which at the end of the day is your neglect of his needs.