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

You first need to know that dogs will bark. This is just what they do. Your dog would be miserable if you were to completely stop barking in them. It something they do out of instinct and it’s the way that they talk and communicate. 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. While it can’t be stopped because it’s part of their personality, it can be slowed or controlled. You should allow your dog to have approved barking and then reward him for doing a good job. You can then teach your dog when he can bark and when he shouldn’t bark.

There could be a medical or physical reason for excessive dog barking so be sure to rule this out. It’s important to see a vet and rule out any physical or medical conditions that could be causing your dog barking problems. 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 similar to the way a mother can understand and decipher the cries of her baby. It will then be possible to learn which barks you need to pay attention to and which barks you need to train your dog not to do.

 

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