Barking is like whining to a dog, a natural part of their make up. But if you can read your dogs barks, you can eliminate unnecessary barking that could be causing you or your neighbors to lose sleep, or worse – a visit from the police for your dog breaking an excessive barking ordinance.
Dogs will bark for various reasons. The dog may bark because of something in the environment provoking the bark such as another animal. He/she may bark as an alarm to warn you of danger. Or your dog may be excessively barking due to nothing more than a bad habit needing correction.
You never want to silence your dog completely. A dogs barking is its way of communicating. However, at the same time it is important to teach them to stop when told. Some negative excessive barking is merely due to boredom, much like whining and chewing. It they are left to their own accord, they have to find ways to entertain themselves. Your dog may only need more one on one time with you to give him/her the outlet it needs to replace the need for barking. Make sure you are talking your dog on regular daily walks, exercising and play time with you. If that does not stop the barking, there are training tools on the market that can help train your dog when it is appropriate to bark, and how to stop when commanded to do so. Regardless of which product you use, make sure when your dog responds appropriately you reward tem accordingly.
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My dog is not an excessive barker and it's a good thing because it means a hefty fine if the neighbors complain.
ReplyDeleteOur dog barking during the night saved our neighbors. Laddie is usually quiet once everone settles down for the night. When his barking didn't quit I went to let her out and she took off straight for their house. That's when I noticed the smoke coming from the basement window. We called 911 and everyone got out but had to be treated for smoke inhalation. No one complains about our dog barking.
ReplyDeleteI live in a Chicago suburb and there is an ordinance against barking dogs. It's unreasonable to think that a dog is never going to bark but there are some non-pet owners who complain if they EVER hear a barking dog. I've never got a citation but it's an annoying process to have to go through. I'm thinking they should ticket the person who makes a nuisance of themselves by calling the authorities repeatedly when there is no constant barking going on.
ReplyDeleteMy parents raised Border Collies so I grew up around barking dogs and I guess I just learned to tune them out. My fiance was raised in the city and they didn't have a dog. The barking really bothers him. I do have a dog that will be moving with us and I've been trying to work on the barking issue. I appreciate the tips.
ReplyDeleteThat's how dog's communicate. Why would you want to keep them from barking. In my opinion, dogs rarely bark just for the sake of barking. They're trying to tell you something. Wise up to your dog and he'll quite barking with no help from you!
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