A barking dog can be frustrating, a dog that barks excessively can be simply annoying. Especially to your neighbors. As a dog owner your neighbors expect you to know what to do. Well, what if you don’t? Here is the information you’ve and your neighbors have been hoping for.

The first thing that you should remember is that some dogs were bred this way. If you have a sporting dog, you might find that the best thing that you can do to make them bark less, is keep in mind that many dogs were bred to be very loud and vocal. A dog will also bark if they have needs that are not being met, whether they are asking for water or for food. You may find that if a dog is uncomfortable that they will bark a great deal. You’ll also discover that some dogs bark if they are feeling lonely or if they are trying to defend their territory. As you can see, there are many reasons why a dog might bark, and the key is to make sure that you can address it.

If your dog continues to bark, and spend a great deal outside, they may just be bored, and barking gives them something to do. Go outside and play with them. Help them get rid of that extra energy. You can also bring them inside, but you may want to wait until they have settled down and are no longer barking. They will learn to associate barking with attention, and coming into the house. Which will lead to more barking while they are outside.

Plus, while you are out there, you may want to check your dogs surroundings. Check and make sure their shelter is leak proof so when it rains they aren’t barking because they are getting soaking wet, or that they have shade to hide from the sun beating down on them during a hot day. Not only will the sun make them bark from discomfort, but it can make them very sick if they are exposed to it long enough.

The last thing you should ever do is punish your dog for barking. This is their way of communicating with you, and being punished for it will only confuse the poor pup. Especially, if they are barking from loneliness or anxiety, this can cause the problem to get worse, hurt you and your dogs relationship.

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- Thomas Turner

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