I found that reinforcing quiet moments really helped my Schipperke understand when to be calm. Schipperkes are naturally energetic and can be vocal, so this approach helped balance that out. It took some patience, but now my dog is much more relaxed during quiet times at home. You can check out some training tips at akc.org.

Yes, it worked wonders for my Schipperke! Instead of just correcting barking, rewarding quiet times made a huge difference in behavior.