1) Using positive training methods to correct the behaviour. Dogs may bark from stress or anxiety, so punishment can often cause problems by reinforcing a cycle of bad behaviour. Positive approaches can include:

- Repeated exposure to stimuli whilst calming the dog and persuading it to remain quiet.
- Distraction as the stimulus happens, through treats, praise, or similar.
- Reshaping via clicker training or other means to obtain barking behaviour on command, and then shaping the control to gain command over silence.

2) Seeking professional advice from local organisations, dog trainers, or veterinarians.
3) Use of a mechanical device like a bark collar. There are different types avaliable:

- Electrical: these collars produce a mild stinging or tingling sensation in response to a bark. It is important that such devices have a failsafe mechanism and shut off after a certain time, to prevent ongoing operation.
- Ultrasonic/ sonic (including vibration) - these collars produce a tone which humans may or may not be able to hear, in response to barking. Over time, the sound becomes annoying or distracting enough to deter barking.
- Citronella/ citrus spray - dogs as a rule do not like citrus. At the least, it is very noticeable and disrupts the pattern through surprise. These collars spray citrus around the dog's muzzle when it barks. (Sometimes these devices make a "hissing" noise before spraying, as an additional deterrent - see "escalation devices")
- Combination and escalation devices - many sound and/or electrical collars have combination or escalation systems. A combination system is one that uses both spray and sound together. An escalation device is one that uses low levels of output or quiet sounds, or rising gradually until barking ceases. Escalation devices are effective since they "reward" the dog for stopping sooner by not having "all-or-nothing" action, so the dog can learn to react by stopping before much happens.