2006-11-09 21:42:54 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Enjoy your well-behaved dog. What a joy!
2006-11-09 21:52:40 · answer #1 · answered by friendly face 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
This depends on the breed, how long its been living at your house, and what you want from the dog. If you live alone and want the dog to be louder and more protective, you can encourage barking by waiting until he does it on his own, and immediately give a treat or pet him. If you just got the dog, in time it will become more protective of you and your house and throw a fit whenever the mailman comes. I should mention there is a fine line between rewarding the dog for barking, and rewarding the dog for aggressiveness. Never give a treat to the dog when it's snarling or showing teeth!
2006-11-10 10:32:53 · answer #2 · answered by Kayla G 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Mine had the same problem.
It just dosen't have much to bark about.
Either : There are no strangers tresspassing that much, or you don't play rough with him that much. That's all. It's nothing bad actually, my aunt has a 4 yr-old-dog that hasnt barked since birth.
As long as your dog has barked before, he's completely fine.
2006-11-10 06:24:55 · answer #3 · answered by Maya 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some dogs just don't bark that much.
I've got an American Eskimo and he is VERY vocal. Someone entering the yard, walking by our car (while he's in it), when he's playing, when he wants a cookie, or when he's just really happy he'll bark. He has different barks too, it's so cool. The only time he isn't barking is when he's sleeping.
2006-11-10 07:12:49 · answer #4 · answered by always_cookin 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
As long as the dog is healthy and well adjusted, you should be happy. There are not many dogs that are rare barkers. Barking is a negative trait to humans and we find it difficult to live with at times. So be glad, it could be far worse, especially if your neighbors were complaining about excessive barking. Just love him/her and enjoy the peace and quiet!!
2006-11-10 08:18:11 · answer #5 · answered by need to know 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Congrats! It sounds like you have a confident dog. Enjoy the quiet.
My dog doesn't bark much either---he doesn't need to most of the time.
Of course when he does bark we take it seriously and pay attention. My husband says the dog is good at "threat assessment" and doesn't get worked up over minor stuff.
2006-11-10 08:13:46 · answer #6 · answered by bookmom 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You're fortunate that your dog doesn't bark that much ...and you're neighbours are probably very appreciative of the fact. My dog doesn't bark much either. In my neighbourhood there is one household whose dogs bark all the time and it annoys everyone else.
2006-11-11 12:01:16 · answer #7 · answered by Iwannano 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Be thankful.
Dogs don't bark without reason.Obviously yours is being well cared for {good human} and has no reason to bark.
2006-11-11 08:39:39 · answer #8 · answered by misbehavin165 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Count your blessings! I have 2 Siberian Huskies. One will bark whenever someone walks by the house, but seldom "talks" or howls (like they are actually trying to say something to you) which is common in huskies. My other husky does not bark at all; if someone walks by the house, she will just sit there quietly and watch them. I have never heard her actually bark. She is however, quite vocal when it comes to "talking" or howling.
2006-11-10 20:29:55 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
why would you want your dog to bark loads. it barks when it feels it needs too. hell my neighbour has a dog that barks all the time drives us all nuts
2006-11-10 10:00:57 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Be thankful that it does not bark that much if it did it would get on your nerve's real quick.
2006-11-10 07:24:12 · answer #11 · answered by fonda b 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋