He barks everytime someone in my family walks in the house and he will continue to bark even though he sees us and knows that it's us. It drives me crazy! His bark is a loud piercing noise and I get migranes all the time so his bark really doesn't help. What should I do to make him get over this bad habit?
2006-12-30 02:18:35 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
A dog’s bark as a form of communication. They bark when excited, as a greeting, as a warning, when they are fearful, in pain, anxious and when they are not sufficiently stimulated, either mentally or physically. Since dogs became domesticated some dogs have been specifically bred for this trait and hence are highly motivated to bark.
Barking is a frequent complaint, of course, yet it is a symptom not a diagnosis. It may be exhibited in many ways. It is essential that the underlying reasons be addressed if the problem is to be resolved.
Dogs are known to bark at things that frighten them or things that they are unsure of including people, other dogs, and the occasional inanimate object, e.g. plastic bags, garbage bins and planes.
It is my guess that your dog is afraid of your relitives inadequate socialization can also be a factor in this fear response.
The first step in treating fearful dogs is to reduce the dog's exposure to fear-provoking situations. Then, desensitization and counter-conditioning techniques can be used to modify fearful barking. In some cases, anti anxiety drugs may also be needed to further reduce the fear and anxiety.
A suggestion/example: reward your dog for being relaxed and quiet instead of barking. Each day, provided the dog is sitting quietly, the dog is brought closer and closer to your relatives. Thus, the cues that previously led to barking can be modified and an alternative response, sitting quietly, adopted in the same circumstances. Remember that Dog is God spelt backwards. Good luck.
2006-12-30 03:08:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Our neighbors have a dog like that. There is also another household across the street that sometimes barks in the middle of the night (about 3am in the morning). It drives me crazy!! Someone should shoot it. It deserves to die!!!
Just kidding. I have no clue what to do.
2006-12-30 02:27:31 · answer #2 · answered by Canton3 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on how smart he is. My dog started barking at night. I went out, walked the perimeter, then came back and had a heart-to-heart talk with Wolfie. I explained that she was loved, and that I was sorry I'd been ignoring her lately, and that her job was just to keep strangers out of our yard. I then spent more time with her daily, and she kept watch over our property very effectively for the rest of her life. I still miss her.
2006-12-30 02:24:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Watch the Dog Whisperer program. That problem is on there a lot.
2006-12-30 02:34:43 · answer #4 · answered by Maggie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ummm....depends on the dog. some breeds bark a lot. did you research the breed before you bought it?
2006-12-30 02:22:43 · answer #5 · answered by drajse 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why must my dog bark ? Why must you talk ? Think about it.
2006-12-30 05:13:51 · answer #6 · answered by rawsugar 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a dog!
Get a boyfriend and train him.
It will work aboutthe same.
2006-12-30 02:23:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It' s their way of communicating, or expressing themselves. They are protecting their owners and their home.
2006-12-30 04:36:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
buy a shock collar
2006-12-30 02:19:30 · answer #9 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋