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Dogs are animals that are frequently found as pets, they're social and need to be able to communicate. One way that dogs are able to communicate with people is through barking. Sometimes it may seem like there is too much communication though and your dog may bark incessantly. There are a few different reasons for dogs to bark so much and there are also ways that you can remedy the situation. Reasons for Dog Barking - Warnings. Almost all dogs will bark if they feel threatened or sense danger. Don't be alarmed if your dog happens to bark every time someone strange walks by or comes to your door, they are quite protective by nature and this is perfectly normal. - Excitement. A lot of dogs bark because they get overly excited. A lot of dogs will bark endlessly when they get stimulated especially during their early years.
Puppies, before training and sometimes even fully grown dogs, will bark whenever they think something fun like a car ride or a walk is going to happen. - Attention. Dogs may get lonely or bored and want to be stimulated by their owners. This barking often happens because a dog wants you to know that they want to play and enjoy themselves. -Bored. A lot of dogs get bored doing the same thing and bark just to hear themselves. This is often the most annoying type of bark that people get frustrated with. Sometimes playing with them will calm this down and social dogs may even need another dog or animal to keep them company a bit more frequently. Solutions to Stop Dog Barking Excessively - Ensure that your dog is able to get a lot of play and exercise time. This is a way for dogs to tire themselves out and release any excess energy they might have that barking is able to get out. - Avoid leaving your dog by themselves for too long.
Dogs are social animals and need to be stimulated frequently. If you are going to be gone frequently it may be suitable to get a companion that will keep your dog company while you're working or whatever else keeps you busy. - Don't yell at the dog to stop barking because usually it is counterproductive and he or she will probably stop for a few seconds but start right back up again. This will just cause excess frustration and annoyance for everyone involved. - Don't use harsh treatments that hurt or injure the dog like the commonly used barking and shock collars. They can cause your dog not to be able to trust you and many people consider them to be cruel to the animal as well. - Redirect your dog to do something else. You may want to encourage them to play or obey another command such as to sit or lie down. This will shift their attention away from barking and may get them to quiet down quite a bit. There are many different solutions for dog barking.
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