my neighbour who lives opposite me has awhite westie - like dog that when i look out of the window it looks up and barks ...WHY ITS ANNOYING!!!
2007-01-03 23:14:32 · 30 answers · asked by kerrmat1 2 in Pets ➔ Fish
Barking, in addition to whining, howling and growling, is a dog's natural means of communication. Barking is characterized by a series of short, sharp sounds, that tend to vary little in tone or pitch. A dog's bark can signify territorial protection, exertion of dominance, or expression of some need. Typically, barking is "a means of communication triggered by a state of excitement." Being a natural trait, barking is not considered a behavioral problem, until it is produced in excess.
2007-01-04 00:45:55 · answer #1 · answered by Annoymous 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Disturbance from neighbours' dogs barking is one of the major causes of complaint to Environmental Health Officers - it can be very annoying. From the dog's point of view though, to be fair, he thinks he is performing a useful service to his owner by warning of possible danger.
2007-01-03 23:18:48 · answer #2 · answered by mad 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dogs do not bark for NO reason.
They can bark to get your attention, they can bark when they are in stress or injured, or they can bark when feeling threatened or excited. Barking is a dog's way of talking to you and this little dog is either telling you to go away and trying to warn you off or wanting to get your attention.
2007-01-04 01:53:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dogs have a superior hearing system and can hear sounds at pitches hihger than what the human ear can hear. Dogs may seem to be barking at nothing, but perhaps they are barking at something that you cannot hear or see.
2007-01-04 01:33:45 · answer #4 · answered by cutie pie 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They always bark for a reason. There may be no reason as far as you can see, but you're a human, not a westie...
2007-01-04 02:20:42 · answer #5 · answered by Rainbow 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dogs always bark for a reason.
2007-01-03 23:23:59 · answer #6 · answered by Sluugy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's always a reason - it's attention-seeking, or it's upset at being left alone all day, which is wrong, cos dogs should have constant companionship. If you think they bark cos they like the sound of their own voices, you're wrong.
2007-01-03 23:25:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hey I have the answer for you, if it's barking annoys you how about you stop looking at it! Then you will both be happy!!!
2007-01-04 09:24:24 · answer #8 · answered by ashleedanielle 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1) It has a reason - the fact you don;t know what it is is not it;s fault
2) Why is this question posted under 'Fish'? Is it an underwater Westie with a snorkel and flippers???
2007-01-03 23:23:31 · answer #9 · answered by eriverpipe 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's not that it's annoying. The dog hears and sees much better than the human.
2007-01-03 23:25:32 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋