{"id":2639,"date":"2019-12-09T07:09:17","date_gmt":"2019-12-09T07:09:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/petcaresupplies.improvepetcare.com\/?p=2639"},"modified":"2019-12-09T07:11:15","modified_gmt":"2019-12-09T07:11:15","slug":"reasons-why-dogs-bark-excessively-and-how-to-stop-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/petcaresupplies.improvepetcare.com\/reasons-why-dogs-bark-excessively-and-how-to-stop-them\/","title":{"rendered":"Reasons Why Dogs Bark Excessively and How To Stop Them"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"750\" height=\"520\" src=\"http:\/\/petcaresupplies.improvepetcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/PCS-Reasons-Why-Dogs.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2640\" srcset=\"http:\/\/petcaresupplies.improvepetcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/PCS-Reasons-Why-Dogs.jpg 750w, http:\/\/petcaresupplies.improvepetcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/PCS-Reasons-Why-Dogs-300x208.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As the saying goes- Human actions can be modified to an extent, but human nature cannot be changed. The same goes for dogs and barking. For dogs, barking is a prominent medium to express their emotions. Barking is their inbuilt nature therefore; you shouldn\u2019t expect your dog to never bark. Well, barking is normal activity for dogs and that\u2019s not something to be extremely worried about unless you witness your dog barking incessantly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, how to stop your dog from\nbarking excessively? Hence, before landing on a solution, let us first jump to a\nquestion that why do they bark?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Do\nDogs Bark?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>When\ndogs bark aggressively it\u2019s actually fear-based or anxiousness. <\/li><li>Dogs\nbark when they want something from you &#8211; food, toy or some of your time\nperhaps. <\/li><li>They\nbark to signify that they want to play.<\/li><li>Dogs\nbark when they are excited about something that just happened.<\/li><li>There\nare certain trigger points of every dog. Generally, dogs also bark when they\nget alarmed. They bark even when they hear the doorbell.<\/li><li>Dogs\nbark when they want something, it is called demand barking which is usually\nshorter. <\/li><li>Often,\ndogs bark when they are frustrated or bored so that they get some attention.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, when we have\ntraced the reasons why dogs bark, we have a clear idea to understand the ways\nto stop them from doing so. Here\u2019s a rundown of techniques that will help you\nto stop your stop from barking excessively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Incorporate\nMore Exercise<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A tired dog is a\nquiet dog. This is true because your dog doesn\u2019t bark incessantly when he gets\nadequate mental and physical stimulation. Pet parents generally get tired after\nbeing all day on toes, that\u2019s what you need to do with your pup. Keep your pet\nactive mentally and physically and to boost that, ensure to include more\nstrenuous exercise in his routine. This will consume your dog\u2019s extra energy\nand make him tired enough to not bark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Keep\nYour Dog Engaged In Activities<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Just as kids cry out\nof the blues and we have to do something to distract and calm them, dogs also\nbark out of boredom or frustration. All you need to do is keep your dog busy in\nsome activities so that he doesn\u2019t bark as if he\u2019s ranting. Take your pooch for\na walk or play with him in the nearby garden as this will stop him from\nbarking. You can also give him his favorite toy to play. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Train\nYour Dog <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Training your dog to\nchange their default nature is a gnarly task. However, it can surely be\nachieved with patience and by implementing techniques that work best for your\npoodle. Teach \u2018quiet\u2019 command to your dog. At any time your dog starts barking\nexcessively, command him to stay quiet and praise him for obeying by offering a\ntreat. Besides, ask your dog to do something that inhibits him from barking. In\nhindsight, distract him from barking by commanding to do some other action such\nas &#8211; go to your place or sit down. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Remove\nThings That Trigger Barking <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the major\nreasons why dogs bark is territorial. Firstly, ensure to make your home\ndog-friendly. When you\u2019re well aware of the stimulus that instigates your dog\nto bark, at first, consider keeping those things away from their sight. Then\nstart keeping the stimulus a little close and observe your dog\u2019s reaction. Give\nhim a treat if he doesn\u2019t bark. Continue this process until your dog becomes\nreally comfortable with the process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The debarking process is very\ncontroversial for dogs. So, make sure that you offer treats to your dog time\nand when they progress in controlling their bark. Moreover, also remember the\nfact that debarking doesn\u2019t take away the dog\u2019s ability to bark, it just makes\nit sound quieter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, there are few\nthings that you need to keep in mind while training your dog or at the time of\ndealing with his barking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Ensure\nnot to yell at your dog to be quiet- it may sound like you\u2019re barking along\nwith them.<\/li><li>Be\npatient and keep your training sessions positive.<\/li><li>Be\nconsistent as the debarking procedure takes time.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Above all the other points, it is imperative for pet parents to know that excessive barking is a behavioral issue in dogs. Sometimes, dogs bark more when they get nervous or anxious while dealing with the stimulus. So, you can give <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petcaresupplies.com\/dap-collar-for-dogs\/behavioural-treatment-138.aspx?utm_source=intblog&amp;utm_campaign=dog-bark\">DAP collar for dogs<\/a><\/strong> to help control or prevent fear related signs. There is also <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petcaresupplies.com\/dap-collar-for-dogs\/behavioural-treatment-138.aspx?utm_source=intblog&amp;utm_campaign=dog-bark\">DAP Spray for dogs<\/a><\/strong> to calm him down and help him stop stress-related behavior which will in turn, stop your dog from barking. Last but not least, immediately consult your vet or veterinary behaviorist to get your dog to stop barking.   <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As the saying goes- Human actions can be modified to an extent, but human nature cannot be changed. The same goes for dogs and barking. 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