When your dog barks, it could be due to any number of things.Yes, it’s not harmful and can certainly be useful. But too loud, too often is annoying.Left as it is, barking leads to some problems.
The key to controlling your dog’s excessivee barking is understanding what triggers the behavior and dealing with it.Read on for some insights on how to put an end to yor dog’s barking issues.
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1.Have your dog eat on a scheduled basis.When they start getting hungry, dogs will instinctively bark for food.There’s a unique doggie howl, bark or growl for when they’re hungry.Feeding them on a regular schedule will teach them barking is not needed for food to come.
2.Allow your dog enough exercise daily.Dogs have energy in abundance; they must use it up daily.If not, they get destructive.Regardless of the weather, give your dog time and space to jump and play.When the sun is out, just be imaginative with indoor exercises.
3.Bring home a toy or a second dog to keeep your little friend happy.Because they’re pack animals, dogs are likely to suffer from separation anxiety if kept to themselves for hours.Keeping him amused or with company effectively de-stresses the dog and keeps him relaxed.If you leave your pet to attend to a neighbor who has their dog along, be sure your dog doesn’t see.Keep yourself beyond your dog’s auditory range when you’re up to something interesting.Dogs enjoy fun activities with their masters and would bark to have you know they want to join you.
4.Train your dog to know when it’s appropriate to bark.Teach your dog to respond to, “Be still” or “Quiet”.Dogs get very protective of their territories.They bark at anything unusual .It’s important to know when there are strangers near your home.But beyond that, you want your dog not to bark at regular people passing by – joggers, kids playing and such.Drill your dog to bark only on sight of strange circumstances.Most importantly, teach your dog to quit barking on, “Quiet.”.
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When your dog knows when to bark and when not to, you’re in great company.Your neighbors won’t be complaining to the police because of too much noise.Secondly, if your dog knows how to effectvely use barking to communicate, you’d recognize danger even before you see it.Also if your dog is known to bark appropriately, neighbors would know when to investigate.In extreme cases where you’d find yourself in life-threatening conditions, your dog’s incessant barking can bring in aid.
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