Why Do Dogs Bark
Dogs bark to communicate with other dogs and with people. However, barking does not have the same meaning as our words. Their general function is to draw attention to the rest of the communication signals they emit, but they also convey a more specific message about their emotional state.
Dogs bark in many different situations:
BECAUSE THEY HEARD AN UNUSUAL NOISE.
It can happen that a dog barks because he has detected an unknown person or dog, approaching his territory. This is called warning or alarm barking , which does not necessarily involve a hostile attitude, even if a similar context could also cause a barking of territory that can be accompanied by grunts.
BECAUSE HE LEARNED TO DO IT.
Some dogs learn that by barking they get what they want, for example, attention. That's what happens when a person does not pay attention to the dog, who starts to bark until we look at him, talk to him, caress him or even scold him: in these cases even a punishment can influence the dog's future barking .
Often, people do not know that it is their behavior against the barking of the dog that sets his behavior.
BECAUSE TO REMAIN ALONE THE ANXIETY.
Some dogs enter a state of anxiety when they are left alone and can begin to bark and show in addition to other behaviors such as destroying things and their needs in the home.
BECAUSE HE HEARD ANOTHER DOG BARKING.
Dogs can bark just because they heard another dog do it. This is an example of social facilitation , a very simple learning mechanism that helps control activities within a social group.
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BECAUSE HE PLAYS.
While playing, dogs can make frequent and severe barking and can also do so in other situations of positive excitement, such as when they greet someone they know or when they are about to go out. to take a walk.
BECAUSE HE'S SCARED.
When dogs are frightened by an object, a person or an unknown animal, they can show a lot of behaviors and barking is one of them. Defending yourself from the perceived threat is what motivates the barking of a frightened dog, who may also in this situation manage to make a few grunts, and if he has no other choice, to bite.
BECAUSE IT CHANGES WITH AGE.
As they get older, some dogs may experience cognitive deterioration similar to Alzheimer's in humans, known as cognitive dysfunction, which can cause significant changes in their behavior. In these cases, the dog may bark because he is frightened by the fact that he does not recognize objects or familiar people, or he begins to bark without being able to identify the cause.
BECAUSE HE'S FRUSTRATED.
Frustration can cause the barking of the dog. This is what happens when the dog is waiting for something that does not happen or that an obstacle prevents him from achieving what he wants. For example, if the owner catches the dog's leash as if they are going for a walk, but he ends up tidying up, or if the dog wants to go play with other dogs but his leash prevents him .
THE EVOLUTION OF BARKING.
The barking has become one of the distinctive features of dogs , which bark even more than their ancestors, the wolves, and with a greater amount of different barking. It turns out that humans, more or less consciously, may have favored this because of originally having preferred barking dogs, more useful in alerting them to danger.
It is certain that dogs bark in many situations but not always in the same way. In fact, the characteristics of the bark vary according to the emotional state of the dog and depend on the situation: the barking of play and those of isolation are generally acute , whereas the barking emitted before a stranger are generally serious, longer and with a shorter interval between each bark.
It is not known if dogs intentionally modify the characteristics of the bark to communicate their message but it is clear that when a dog barks, he communicates and you need to pay attention to how his barking sounds, to what other signals he sends at the same time and the context in which he barks can be of great help in understanding why he is barking.
How your puppy learns
Everyone of course wants to live with a well-behaved puppy , happy and sociable , but in this area, you will reap what you have sown! That's why it's important to start your education early. Indeed, his apprenticeship will probably have begun before his arrival at home; your puppy may have learned some notions of obedience and cleanliness. But from now on, it's up to you!
Your puppy will learn very quickly, so you have to teach him good behavior right from the start. This may seem obvious, but your puppy can learn only what you do not teach him, and from the first day you must show him how to behave.
Hundreds of books have been published on this subject, and you will find courses or training lessons in almost every region. Your vet is in the best position to find out what's best for your puppy, and maybe he's organizing these classes or courses himself. There are several approaches to puppy training and education , but some rules are unanimously accepted:
Good dog: dogs learn by association of ideas , and if your puppy behaves well, it should be rewarded. So, he will tend to repeat his behavior. The reward must, however, be directly related to the act within a second or two. The reward can take the form of food or compliments, or both; it can also be a game.
Your education sessions should be short, two minutes, for example, but repeat five or six times a day. Try to educate your puppy in different settings, inside or outside the house, or during your walks, but make sure he is not distracted by anything else, so he can understand at best what you want from him. Check out the more info below on "dog training".
Can do better: your puppy must learn what he can and can not do . For example, nibbling is part of a discovery behavior and he was not born knowing already what he was allowed to nibble without inconvenience. You should ignore such unwanted behavior, but avoid shouting, tapping, or looking angrily. Just pretend he's not here.
However, sometimes dangerous behaviors can be ignored, such as nibbling an electrical cable. Again, giving a pat or shouting is not the right answer. You must interrupt him by pronouncing the word "no", get his attention and reward him when he puts an end to his behavior and gives you his full attention.
Know how to say NO
If there is one word that your puppy must know, this is it. If he does something potentially dangerous or engages in a particularly destructive activity, you must put an end to his behavior with a very firm "no". No need to scream, speak in a normal voice, with confidence. Once he has stopped behaving badly, compliment him abundantly.
Controlling the sound level of your dog is an important responsibility for any master. Excessive barking can be disturbing for both you and your neighbors.
https://youtu.be/nKSVKZSNGeI Why all this noise?
To solve the problem, it is first of all to understand why a dog barks. Some dogs bark to tell you they want something.
Maybe he's hungry, thirsty, or just want to play. When her barking becomes excessive, it's time to teach her other ways to get your attention like straining your paw, waiting in front of the door or next to her bowl.
The desire to play
Many dogs bark when they see others to invite them to play with them. This is perfectly normal, but it's up to you to decide what degree of barking is acceptable and to keep your dog waiting until it calms down.
Alone at home
Your dog may bark when you leave him alone at home. Try to play music or leave the radio on as a familiar sound.
You can also give him toys that require more attention and work from him to keep him busy when you go away. To reduce anxiety, you can also leave your dog with one of your dirty clothes or other object with a familiar smell.
Once back home, make sure to play with him and make him do some tonic exercises. You will have missed it and there is no better way to restore your links.
Be on guard
In general, dogs bark especially to give warning. If your dog sees someone approaching the house, he will abstain to let you know.
Indeed, in his eyes you are the "leader of the pack" and so he warns you of a potential danger for you to conduct your investigation. Some dogs have been bred to give warning and this may be a behavior you want to encourage. Let your dog bark for your attention, but shut him up once you are sure there are no intruders.
Stay true to a method
It is important that you adopt a specific method when training your dog. Indeed, dogs respond positively to the routine and this will greatly increase your chances of success. Maybe you have already taken your puppy to dressage classes. If not, why not try now? It's never too late to teach older dogs new tricks.
Furthermore
Classes are great places to develop new skills in handling your dog. "Shut up" To teach your dog to obey when you tell him to shut up, you will first need to get his attention when he barks.
Use a noisy object such as a tin filled with coins and give him the command to shut up. As soon as your dog stops barking, compliment him and give him a reward. Never shout at him to silence him. This could make him anxious and undermine the learning process. In addition, your dog could easily confuse your screams with barking similar to his. Shouting only reinforces his habit of barking.
to summarize
Training is always the best way to correct your dog's behavior. Remember, however, that it is perfectly normal for a dog to bark. It is only when it becomes excessive and disturbing that you must act.
If the barking persists anyway, your veterinarian will be able to give you additional advice and may suggest other techniques.
Dogs bark to communicate with other dogs and with people. However, barking does not have the same meaning as our words. Their general function is to draw attention to the rest of the communication signals they emit, but they also convey a more specific message about their emotional state.
Dogs bark in many different situations:
BECAUSE THEY HEARD AN UNUSUAL NOISE.
It can happen that a dog barks because he has detected an unknown person or dog, approaching his territory. This is called warning or alarm barking , which does not necessarily involve a hostile attitude, even if a similar context could also cause a barking of territory that can be accompanied by grunts.
BECAUSE HE LEARNED TO DO IT.
Some dogs learn that by barking they get what they want, for example, attention. That's what happens when a person does not pay attention to the dog, who starts to bark until we look at him, talk to him, caress him or even scold him: in these cases even a punishment can influence the dog's future barking .
Often, people do not know that it is their behavior against the barking of the dog that sets his behavior.
BECAUSE TO REMAIN ALONE THE ANXIETY.
Some dogs enter a state of anxiety when they are left alone and can begin to bark and show in addition to other behaviors such as destroying things and their needs in the home.
BECAUSE HE HEARD ANOTHER DOG BARKING.
Dogs can bark just because they heard another dog do it. This is an example of social facilitation , a very simple learning mechanism that helps control activities within a social group.
d_confia_articulos_perro_ladra2.jpg

BECAUSE HE PLAYS.
While playing, dogs can make frequent and severe barking and can also do so in other situations of positive excitement, such as when they greet someone they know or when they are about to go out. to take a walk.
BECAUSE HE'S SCARED.
When dogs are frightened by an object, a person or an unknown animal, they can show a lot of behaviors and barking is one of them. Defending yourself from the perceived threat is what motivates the barking of a frightened dog, who may also in this situation manage to make a few grunts, and if he has no other choice, to bite.
BECAUSE IT CHANGES WITH AGE.
As they get older, some dogs may experience cognitive deterioration similar to Alzheimer's in humans, known as cognitive dysfunction, which can cause significant changes in their behavior. In these cases, the dog may bark because he is frightened by the fact that he does not recognize objects or familiar people, or he begins to bark without being able to identify the cause.
BECAUSE HE'S FRUSTRATED.
Frustration can cause the barking of the dog. This is what happens when the dog is waiting for something that does not happen or that an obstacle prevents him from achieving what he wants. For example, if the owner catches the dog's leash as if they are going for a walk, but he ends up tidying up, or if the dog wants to go play with other dogs but his leash prevents him .
THE EVOLUTION OF BARKING.
The barking has become one of the distinctive features of dogs , which bark even more than their ancestors, the wolves, and with a greater amount of different barking. It turns out that humans, more or less consciously, may have favored this because of originally having preferred barking dogs, more useful in alerting them to danger.
It is certain that dogs bark in many situations but not always in the same way. In fact, the characteristics of the bark vary according to the emotional state of the dog and depend on the situation: the barking of play and those of isolation are generally acute , whereas the barking emitted before a stranger are generally serious, longer and with a shorter interval between each bark.
It is not known if dogs intentionally modify the characteristics of the bark to communicate their message but it is clear that when a dog barks, he communicates and you need to pay attention to how his barking sounds, to what other signals he sends at the same time and the context in which he barks can be of great help in understanding why he is barking.
How your puppy learns
Everyone of course wants to live with a well-behaved puppy , happy and sociable , but in this area, you will reap what you have sown! That's why it's important to start your education early. Indeed, his apprenticeship will probably have begun before his arrival at home; your puppy may have learned some notions of obedience and cleanliness. But from now on, it's up to you!
Your puppy will learn very quickly, so you have to teach him good behavior right from the start. This may seem obvious, but your puppy can learn only what you do not teach him, and from the first day you must show him how to behave.
Hundreds of books have been published on this subject, and you will find courses or training lessons in almost every region. Your vet is in the best position to find out what's best for your puppy, and maybe he's organizing these classes or courses himself. There are several approaches to puppy training and education , but some rules are unanimously accepted:
Good dog: dogs learn by association of ideas , and if your puppy behaves well, it should be rewarded. So, he will tend to repeat his behavior. The reward must, however, be directly related to the act within a second or two. The reward can take the form of food or compliments, or both; it can also be a game.
Your education sessions should be short, two minutes, for example, but repeat five or six times a day. Try to educate your puppy in different settings, inside or outside the house, or during your walks, but make sure he is not distracted by anything else, so he can understand at best what you want from him. Check out the more info below on "dog training".
Can do better: your puppy must learn what he can and can not do . For example, nibbling is part of a discovery behavior and he was not born knowing already what he was allowed to nibble without inconvenience. You should ignore such unwanted behavior, but avoid shouting, tapping, or looking angrily. Just pretend he's not here.
However, sometimes dangerous behaviors can be ignored, such as nibbling an electrical cable. Again, giving a pat or shouting is not the right answer. You must interrupt him by pronouncing the word "no", get his attention and reward him when he puts an end to his behavior and gives you his full attention.
Know how to say NO
If there is one word that your puppy must know, this is it. If he does something potentially dangerous or engages in a particularly destructive activity, you must put an end to his behavior with a very firm "no". No need to scream, speak in a normal voice, with confidence. Once he has stopped behaving badly, compliment him abundantly.
Controlling the sound level of your dog is an important responsibility for any master. Excessive barking can be disturbing for both you and your neighbors.
https://youtu.be/nKSVKZSNGeI Why all this noise?
To solve the problem, it is first of all to understand why a dog barks. Some dogs bark to tell you they want something.
Maybe he's hungry, thirsty, or just want to play. When her barking becomes excessive, it's time to teach her other ways to get your attention like straining your paw, waiting in front of the door or next to her bowl.
The desire to play
Many dogs bark when they see others to invite them to play with them. This is perfectly normal, but it's up to you to decide what degree of barking is acceptable and to keep your dog waiting until it calms down.
Alone at home
Your dog may bark when you leave him alone at home. Try to play music or leave the radio on as a familiar sound.
You can also give him toys that require more attention and work from him to keep him busy when you go away. To reduce anxiety, you can also leave your dog with one of your dirty clothes or other object with a familiar smell.
Once back home, make sure to play with him and make him do some tonic exercises. You will have missed it and there is no better way to restore your links.
Be on guard
In general, dogs bark especially to give warning. If your dog sees someone approaching the house, he will abstain to let you know.
Indeed, in his eyes you are the "leader of the pack" and so he warns you of a potential danger for you to conduct your investigation. Some dogs have been bred to give warning and this may be a behavior you want to encourage. Let your dog bark for your attention, but shut him up once you are sure there are no intruders.
Stay true to a method
It is important that you adopt a specific method when training your dog. Indeed, dogs respond positively to the routine and this will greatly increase your chances of success. Maybe you have already taken your puppy to dressage classes. If not, why not try now? It's never too late to teach older dogs new tricks.
Furthermore
Classes are great places to develop new skills in handling your dog. "Shut up" To teach your dog to obey when you tell him to shut up, you will first need to get his attention when he barks.
Use a noisy object such as a tin filled with coins and give him the command to shut up. As soon as your dog stops barking, compliment him and give him a reward. Never shout at him to silence him. This could make him anxious and undermine the learning process. In addition, your dog could easily confuse your screams with barking similar to his. Shouting only reinforces his habit of barking.
to summarize
Training is always the best way to correct your dog's behavior. Remember, however, that it is perfectly normal for a dog to bark. It is only when it becomes excessive and disturbing that you must act.
If the barking persists anyway, your veterinarian will be able to give you additional advice and may suggest other techniques.
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