As your puppy enters into its adolescent’s years, barking may continue to be a problem, especially if there was no formal obedience training. If it is, ask yourself why your dog may be barking excessively. Is your dog barking because it sees or hears a stranger or other animal? It can be difficult to teach a dog to stop barking when it sees a stranger or animal in the yard. They see it as a threat to them or their owner and their barking is a way to alert you and the “possible intruder”. As the person or animal moves on due to your dog’s barking, this reinforces the behavior. You can reduce barking inside by teaching your dog the “hush/quiet” command by firmly saying “hush/quiet” and offer a treat after they have obeyed.
Is her bored or anxious? If your dog is barking excessively because it is bored or anxious, it is trying to tell you it is unhappy. It is a way for them to relive built up tension, anxiety, or energy. To eliminate this form of barking, make sure you are spending ample time with your dog by giving them additional exercise. If it persist, your dog may be having issues with separation anxiety and you would fare well by enrolling both of you into a behavioral program.
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Our neighbors dog, Ginger, barked at anything that moved no matter how many legs it had. They really did try several things but ended up putting a muzzle on her. I really thought that was a little excessive, but it did the trick. At least she doesn't bark at me anymore.
ReplyDeleteMy neighbors dog doesn't bark, he howls. I think he may have some wolf in his lineage. Thankfully, he doesn't do it often. It's really unerving. I wish they would figure out what causes it and get it fixed!
ReplyDeleteWhat a photo! lol Love it.
ReplyDeleteSam does not stop barking at night. He sees shadows and thinks it is a person. Driving me crazy!