Barking Dog Control
A barking dog comes with owning this type of pet and while there are times when barking is allowed, some dogs seem to bark at everything from the neighbor kid to falling leaves.
When a dog barks out of control, not only is the noise annoying to you, but most likely to those living around you. In this article, we wanted to address the reasons a dog barks, as well as provide some helpful tips on how to bring the barking under control.
- Boredom – Some dog breeds become bored more than other breeds. If not provided enough interaction and stimulation, barking becomes a way to get your attention. To correct this problem, in addition to playtime, you should try hiding toys while you are gone so your dog will have something to do. IN addition, you will find a number of toys on the market designed specifically for dogs that bark out of boredom.
- Fright – Barking from fright is the second most common reason a dog barks. For example, you may have a pet that becomes scared at the sight of new things and people such as a child on a bike, the mail carrier, police siren, and so on. For this, gradually take your dog outside so he will have the chance to learn these things are safe. You could take your dog to the park or walk with him on a leash when you go get the mail. As your dog calms down, offer him a treat and praise in support of good behavior.
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- Attention – Many dogs will use barking as a means of getting your attention because they need/want something. For instance, you may find when your dog’s water dish gets low, he barks to let you know or perhaps he will bark to tell you that he needs to go outside to do his business. Then, some dogs will bark when they want to play. For this, pay attention to the dog’s demand and in the case of going outside or water, praise him for letting you know. In the case of play, you could take time to play or teach him to lie down and wait until you have time. This takes a little practice and patience but soon, he will understand that some barks are okay while other barks are not.
- Warning – If you want your dog to learn to bark as a warning sign to you and your family, he will need patience and specific training. Barking on command does not come naturally. Instead, the dog will bark out of fear. However, a warning bark is teaching the dog precise triggers or instances when barking is okay to include someone entering the backyard not belonging here, the doorbell ringing, and so on.
- Territory – Finally, if your neighbor has a dog, you will probably find the two running back and forth on their own side of the fence while barking. This instinct is both play and protection of territory. While it might be cute as a puppy, territory barking should be nipped in the bud. For this, you could change the fence style you have, bring your dog inside when the neighbor’s dog is out, or work with him to understand this type of barking is unacceptable.
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