Establish Boundaries for Your Dog
The first step in stopping your dog from barking at strangers is to set boundaries for them. This means that you need to create a safe, comfortable area for them where they can feel secure and know their limits. You should also establish rules for appropriate behavior when interacting with people outside of their comfort zone. This will help prevent excessive barking and help them understand what type of behavior is acceptable when meeting new people.

Train Your Dog
Once you have established boundaries, it's time to begin training your pup on how you want them to behave around strangers. Start by introducing them to different people in a controlled environment such as a park or backyard. Give verbal commands such as “no bark” or “be quiet” whenever they start barking and offer positive reinforcement when they obey the command. If your pup continues to bark despite being given commands, try using distraction techniques such as treats or toys instead of immediately punishing them for their misbehavior.

Reward Good Behavior
It's also important that you reward good behavior so that your pup knows that it is being rewarded for behaving appropriately around strangers. Whether it's extra cuddles, praise or treats, make sure that you acknowledge their good behavior and reinforce it by rewarding them accordingly. This will help build trust between you and your pup, which will reduce fear and anxiety when meeting someone new in public settings such as parks or on walks.

Training your dog not to bark at strangers takes patience, consistency, and understanding—but it's well worth the effort! By establishing boundaries for your pet, training them with verbal commands, and rewarding good behavior, you can teach your pup how to properly behave around other people without resorting to excessive barking or aggression. With these tips in mind, you'll be able to keep both yourself and others happy while out enjoying time with man’s best friend!