Dog Barking - 7 Tips About Dog Behavior

Dogs use barking for the same reasons humans use talking: to communicate. It would be unreasonable to expect a dog never to bark. After all, it\'s in their nature.

The reasons dogs bark is also dependent on the dog\'s breed. Guarding dog breeds, like Rottweilers, Dobermans, and German Shepherds, will bark when they perceive a threat and need to alert you of it. Working dog breeds and sporting dog breeds, like Beagles and Bloodhounds, bark because it\'s their job. Some dogs breeds simply enjoy hearing themselves speak; this is often the case for toy breeds.

Irregardless of breed, a dog will bark for the following 7 reasons:

1. She\'s bored: A dog needs a lot of exercise and stimulation. If she is under-exercised, she will resort to barking out of boredom. Try walking her more.

2. She\'s lonely: Dogs are social animals and need interaction with others. After all, in nature, they are pack animals. If she spends too much time alone, she may bark to get your attention in hopes of interacting. In this situation, any kind of interaction is acceptable, even reprimands.

3. She\'s hungry or knows it\'s time for a meal: Dogs are creatures of habits. If she knows that food is coming or she feels she should be fed, she will bark.

4. Something is wrong or someone is near the house: Dogs are much more sensitive to things than humans. If she feels that something is wrong like a big storm coming or an earthquake, or if she hears someone near the house, she will bark to alert the pack. Since the pack is you and your family, she will alert you.

5. She\'s inviting you to play: Dogs are playful animals and when it come time to play, she will let you know.

6. She sees another animal: This is an instinctual reaction. It\'s simply meant to alert those around her of another animal whether it is a potential threat (another dog) or potential food (squirrels or other small animals).

7. She needs the toilet: If your dog barks at you to go outside for the potty, pat yourself on the back because you\'ve trained her well. Take the cue and let her do her stuff.

Barking for any of these reasons is only natural and it would be unfair to try to stop her from doing it. After all, she is a dog and that\'s what they do to communicate. If she uses her voice for unwanted reasons, then you will need to train her.

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