Dogs bark for a variety of reasons. Mainly, barking is meant for communication purposes. Some breeds are more well known for excessive barking but every dog barks at times. There are situations when you want your dog to bark for communication purposes with you but everyone gets frustrated with a dog that barks excessively.
There are quite a few reasons why a dog will bark. If your dog is bored because he stays in the house or the same yard everyday he may start barking for entertainment. Dogs enjoy social stimulation and interacting with others. Try to have more playtimes or go for more walks. This may help your dog if he is barking excessively out of boredom.
Dogs often bark when they are nervous or scared. Some dogs are never properly socialized and therefore the slightest thing can frighten them. While you are training your dog take him to a few different places and have him be around many people. Reward him when he is well behaved and quiet. A food treat will work wonders to keep him calm in different places and different situations. Soon he will start associating being quiet and well behaved with the treat and this will work wonders towards his excessive barking under these conditions.
Dogs will bark when they are wanting something from you. However, while you want your dog to communicate with you, you also do not want this type of barking to become a bad habit. If you always respond to his barking he will always continue to bark. Try to get him to communicate with you in other ways by praising him and rewarding him for different behaviors. Otherwise you are just training him to bark.
Frequently dogs bark from separation anxiety. They just don't want you to leave them and they bark until you come back. This is disruptive to the neighbors and others so it is usually something you need to stop. It may be easier to do this if you begin when your dog is still a pup and crate him before you leave. That way he is safely in his own space and he will not miss you nearly as much. Also never make a big deal out of leaving but just quietly slip away. He will likely notice that you are away but he won't be so vocal about it.
Dogs bark when they want to protect the people that they love. This is usually considered to be a good thing unless your dog is barking excessively to protect you from the mailman (or mail person!) every single day! In that case try to distract your dog with a treat or some playtime. You can also introduce your dog to the mailman. If he becomes familiar with the people who come by most often then he is less likely to bark excessively. If your dog barks for protection though, you should be grateful as someday you may find yourself in a circumstance where you need that.
You can teach your dog not to bark excessively. A dog trainer can offer you some techniques but often more socialization and more playtimes do wonders to stop excessive barking. Your dog is barking for a reason though, so it is smart to find out the reason why and adjust your training to that.
You will enjoy your dog more and other people will also enjoy your dog more if he doesn't bark excessively. Try to stop the negative behavior of excessive barking while your dog is a little puppy and when he is older you will know that if he is barking he has a good reason. - 31845
There are quite a few reasons why a dog will bark. If your dog is bored because he stays in the house or the same yard everyday he may start barking for entertainment. Dogs enjoy social stimulation and interacting with others. Try to have more playtimes or go for more walks. This may help your dog if he is barking excessively out of boredom.
Dogs often bark when they are nervous or scared. Some dogs are never properly socialized and therefore the slightest thing can frighten them. While you are training your dog take him to a few different places and have him be around many people. Reward him when he is well behaved and quiet. A food treat will work wonders to keep him calm in different places and different situations. Soon he will start associating being quiet and well behaved with the treat and this will work wonders towards his excessive barking under these conditions.
Dogs will bark when they are wanting something from you. However, while you want your dog to communicate with you, you also do not want this type of barking to become a bad habit. If you always respond to his barking he will always continue to bark. Try to get him to communicate with you in other ways by praising him and rewarding him for different behaviors. Otherwise you are just training him to bark.
Frequently dogs bark from separation anxiety. They just don't want you to leave them and they bark until you come back. This is disruptive to the neighbors and others so it is usually something you need to stop. It may be easier to do this if you begin when your dog is still a pup and crate him before you leave. That way he is safely in his own space and he will not miss you nearly as much. Also never make a big deal out of leaving but just quietly slip away. He will likely notice that you are away but he won't be so vocal about it.
Dogs bark when they want to protect the people that they love. This is usually considered to be a good thing unless your dog is barking excessively to protect you from the mailman (or mail person!) every single day! In that case try to distract your dog with a treat or some playtime. You can also introduce your dog to the mailman. If he becomes familiar with the people who come by most often then he is less likely to bark excessively. If your dog barks for protection though, you should be grateful as someday you may find yourself in a circumstance where you need that.
You can teach your dog not to bark excessively. A dog trainer can offer you some techniques but often more socialization and more playtimes do wonders to stop excessive barking. Your dog is barking for a reason though, so it is smart to find out the reason why and adjust your training to that.
You will enjoy your dog more and other people will also enjoy your dog more if he doesn't bark excessively. Try to stop the negative behavior of excessive barking while your dog is a little puppy and when he is older you will know that if he is barking he has a good reason. - 31845
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