I need some advice on dogs barking issues

Hi all

I am hoping someone can help me with our dogs and their barking. We have 3 dogs, all large breeds, Bernese Mt dogs to be exact.

Here is my question and I hope someone has some wisdom to share with me.
It seems every time one of our dogs begin to bark all 3 join in. Now I know this is a natural thing for dogs to do, but does anyone have any suggestions on how to get them to stop when you ask them to? Is that even possible?

Would love some advice or anything that might help me possibly get it under control. We love our dogs, barking or not they are part of our family. But it sure would be nice to lower the volume a bit.

Thanks to all in advance.

If they are inside dogs try playing music cd's, that will stop ability of them to hear outside noises that might set them off. Try spraying them with water from a spray container and saying "quiet" firmly. Outside a hose would work. Not to soak them, but to get their attention. The last resort is using muzzles, that allow them to drink water, but not bark. Usually, the above measures work if you keep it up and don't let them get away from not listening to you.

You need to identify the reason your dog is barking. Does he want something like a toy or is he hungry? If you have given him things in the past because he barks don't continue doing it because you are rewarding bad behavior. Wait for him to stop first then give it, that way he'll know that in order to get it he must not bark for it. If he barks at people or other animals some experts advise that your dog may need more socialization so walking him for at least 30 minutes everyday is a good step to take. I walk my dog twice a day once for 45 minutes in the morning and once in the afternoon.