Why Does My Dog Bark so Much?

You may have asked yourself before, why does my dog bark? You might already feel like your dog is barking more than she should be or than is the average? Your dog may seem always upset over something or to bark a lot? It’s important to learn the why behind this problem before you can ever hope to resolve it.

The very first thing you need to know is that dogs bark. It’s what they do. You won’t ever be able to completely stop barking in a dog because it’s what they do. This is how they talk and communicate and it happens from instinct. So you need to recognize that some barking will not only be necessary but it’s best for their health.

And now you want to look at why dogs even bark to begin with. You might be surprised to know that there are so many reasons. Dogs may bark when they:

· Feel threatened

· Are lonely

· Are hungry

· Are bored

· Need to go to the bathroom

· Want to play

· Want to play outside

· Need a walk

· Want attention

· Are jealous

· Are afraid

· See another animal

· Sees a stranger at the house

These are some of the many normal reasons that dogs bark. There isn’t much you can do about stopping barking in these situations so what you need to do instead is prevent them as much as you can. Make sure your dog’s basic needs are being met properly and in a timely fashion and barking from those causes will be greatly reduced. When your dog barks because a stranger is at the house, take time to explain to your dog that’s it’s ok and that you’re aware the person is there.

You also need to be aware that there are some breeds that are more prone to barking, such as toy breeds. It’s a natural part of their personality that can’t be stopped but can be slowed. You should allow your dog to have approved barking and then reward him for doing a good job. It’s then possible to teach him when to bark and when not to bark.

It’s important that you rule out any medical of physical reasons that could be causing the excessive barking in your dogs. You can go to a vet to rule out any health conditions or physical problems that make your dog bark. When dogs bark because they are in pain, you might not be able to notice a difference from this and other types of barks. But when you learn why dogs bark and you form a closer bond with your dog, you will start to discover what the different barks mean so you can identify one that is out of place like this.

It’s kind of how a mother can tell why her baby is crying. You will learn which barks should be reprimanded and which barks you should take heed of as there could be a real problem.

 

If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed!