VETERINARY MEDICINE: Understanding Dog Barking.

VETERINARY MEDICINE: Understanding Dog Barking.

Barking is one way of communication that all dogs use, and it means different things depending on the scenario.Sometimes it can go out of control, and when this happens, it is your job to find out why your dog is barking so much or often to stop him/ her and control the situation.

 First, you need to understand three facts about why dogs bark:1) It is natural, Dogs bark.

2) A dog barking is not necessarily a dangerous dog

3 Excessive and out-of-control Barking can test our patience.




  WHATS HAPPENING WHEN A DOG IS BARKING EXCESSIVELY? 

It is a  signal of distress sent by your dog, it is a message to you that something  is  happening.Why dogs bark? As part of the standard behavior of a dog, they can bark for a good reason such as a stranger approaching your house or for an unknown noise inside the house. Dogs can bark for other reasons that cannot be appropriate.

 1) Fear:People misunderstand this kind of barking often. Fear barking may sound aggressive and can be identified as a threat, but it’s just a dog trying to create space between himself and what is triggering the fear.

 2) For Territorial or for Protection:Triggered by the feel of invading the dog’s territory or for a threat. The aggressiveness and loudness of the barking could increase if the danger gets closer to the dog or his territory.

 3)For Attention-seeking: Used by puppies and young dogs but also for older dogs to get your attention hoping they can get something they want (food, water, a toy, to go outside, etc.)Some dogs also bark excessively when bored.

These dogs just want a way to release their energy accumulated due to the lack of exercise, entertainment, and a more stimulating environment.

 4) Separation Anxiety:Dogs can bark stimulated by anxiety in a high pitch. This is the bark that may bother your neighbors.

 5)Self-identification:As a way of communicating with other dogs, they can bark saying ” Hi there, I am over here.” Triggered by the other dogs barking and stop after a while by itself.

  HOW TO CURB NONSTOP BARKING. Nonstop barking is a problem for many dog owners.This becomes more critical if you’re taking cues from your pet.

 A guard dog’s bark may signal potential danger. Dogs usually bark when someone approaches their territory. You want the dog to alert you of anything suspicious instead of nonstop barking.?

The following method can curb this bad trait. Allow the dog to bark for a bit in those situations and then command it to come.

Reward it with a treat for a connection to be made with suspicious activity and alerting a family member.
It should eventually become a reflex to bark and go to a family member when the dog’s suspicion is aroused.