2007-02-19 07:37:06 · 35 answers · asked by colin a 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Probably the same reason they think all letters are addressed to them. lol
2007-02-19 07:40:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Dogs are pack animals that are territorial. A home is its territory, and when the doorbell rings, they know an "intruder" is coming into their territory. The people they live with are its "pack" so when an intruder comes in, even if they're not the alpha (which they shouldn't be, since that means the dog is bossing you around) they feel the need to investigate an intruder and protect the pack. So in a way, it really is for them. ;)
2007-02-19 07:42:00 · answer #2 · answered by greydrakkon 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My dog barks when the doorbell goes because it desturbs his nap but also when kids are up to their tricks by knocking on doors. But maybe your dog thinks it's something against him and not for him.
2007-02-21 05:37:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never figured out why my whole gang goes beserk when they hear a doorbell on TV. We don't even have a doorbell, and never have! So why do they bark?
2007-02-19 09:59:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My doxies bark at the doorbell...like "MOM...we have company!!!".
The older dog of the two barks at the computer when someone on my buddy list signs on that has a doorbell for her buddy sound!
2007-02-19 09:49:06 · answer #5 · answered by Jo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because the Domino's guy always rings the doorbell!
2007-02-19 08:11:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Colin i would be most annoyed if my dog took any other kind of attitude than just that. I feel very safe with my dog flying to the front door when someone is coming up the path and when the bell rings its her world
2007-02-19 07:47:29 · answer #7 · answered by srracvuee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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For example, suppose that on many evenings, your young dog gets busy looking for trouble just as you’re digesting your dinner. He grabs a boot from the mat by the front door and gallops through the house with it. You yell at him and take it away. He grabs its mate. You yell and take it away. He heads for the kitchen and starts checking out the counters in case something tasty’s been left behind. You chase him away. And on and on, until you’ve lost your temper and torn out clumps of hair you can ill afford to lose.
2016-04-26 05:22:06 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I can't get mine in the house I ring the doorbell and the shoot in the house.
2007-02-19 07:42:43 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my mind, the dog doesn't so much think the door is for him, he's just trying to be a good guard dog/alert dog.
He's letting that person know, "hey I know you're there, and since you can't see me, you'll assume the barking is coming from a huge ferocious beast, so if you're here to hurt my owners, you've got another thing coming!"
Even if he's only a little Chihuahua =)
2007-02-19 07:41:11 · answer #10 · answered by squirrelsandstars 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It isn't that dogs think the door is for them, but they are excited that someone is there. I know. I have 2 dogs and they are always excited when the door bell rings.
2007-02-19 07:43:09 · answer #11 · answered by fancyiam2000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋