why do dog bark?

Answer 1

Same reason people talk... communication.

Answer 2

Dogs bark out of frustration. A dog needs to be walked at least 20min a day. And by walk, i don't mean go where he goes i mean make him go where you want to go. A dog need a pack and a leader. A walk is the best way to give that to a dog. Letting a dog run free in a yard does not accomplish this. Give the dog 20 min. of focused exercises a day and you will see a great change in no time.

Answer 3

Some canine behavior problems, such as house soiling, affect only a dog's owners. However, problems such as escaping and excessive barking can result in neighborhood disputes and violations of animal control ordinances. Therefore, barking dogs can become "people problems." If your dog's barking has created neighborhood tension, it might be a good idea to discuss the problem with your neighbors. It's perfectly normal and reasonable for dogs to bark from time to time, just as children make noise when they play outside. However, continual barking for long periods of time is a sign that your dog has a problem that needs to be addressed.

The first thing you need to do is determine when and for how long your dog barks, and what's causing him to bark. You may need to do some detective work to obtain this information, especially if the barking occurs when you're not home. Ask your neighbors, drive or walk around the block and watch and listen for a while, or start a tape recorder or video camera when you leave for work. Hopefully, you'll be able to discover which of the common problems discussed below is the cause of your dog's barking.

Social Isolation/Frustration/Attention-Seeking
Your dog may be barking because he's bored and lonely if:

He's left alone for long periods of time without opportunities for interaction with you. His environment is relatively barren, without playmates or toys. He's a puppy or adolescent (under three years old) and doesn't have other outlets for his energy.
He's a particularly active type of dog (like the herding or sporting breeds) who needs a "job" to be happy.

Territorial/Protective Behavior
Your dog may be barking to guard his territory if:

The barking occurs in the presence of "intruders," which may include the mail carrier, children walking to school and other dogs or neighbors in adjacent yards. Your dog's posture while he's barking appears threatening -- tail held high and ears up and forward. You've encouraged your dog to be responsive to people and noises outside.

Fears And Phobias
Your dog's barking may be a response to something he's afraid of if:

The barking occurs when he's exposed to loud noises, such as thunderstorms firecrackers or construction equipment. Your dog's posture indicates fear -- ears back, tail held low.

Separation Anxiety
Your dog may be barking due to separation anxiety if:

The barking occurs only when you're gone and starts as soon as, or shortly after, you leave. Your dog displays other behaviors that reflect a strong attachment to you, such as following you from room to room, frantic greetings or reacting anxiously to your preparations to leave. Your dog has recently experienced: a change in the family's schedule that results in his being left alone more often; a move to a new house; the death or loss of a family member or another family pet; or a period at an animal shelter or boarding kennel.

Just to name a few.

Answer 4

my friends pomeranian barks all the time when the doorbell rings so she is trying to be a little watch dog sometimes but that is normal. A dog will usually bark because it could be in danger or wanting out of its cage. they communicate to just like us, it is just one of their ways of communicating.

Answer 5

Rather than to get into a long and drawn out technical ABC here on this matter---- suffice to say that dogs bark for three main reasons--- all stemming from the same thing--- communication !!

First--- to warn others that they ARE where they are and let them know that they are claiming where they are !!
Secondly-- to communicate warning and level of expedience to others within their "pack" (this includes their owners)
Third--- to express emotion -- sometimes they simply bark out of excitement and joy !!

Answer 6

Dog's bark because it is their nature.

They bark to warn other dogs and to warn people.
They bark for attention.
They bark when they are frustrated and want something.
Some bark when they need to potty.
They bark because they are social and use it to communicate.

Answer 7

It's dogs way of talking.

Answer 8

It's their way of communication. Its sort of like saying why do humans talk? i think that is what that means. Not 100 percent sure though

Answer 9

To communicate with others, when they are surprised, when they are happy, when they are mad, and when they are playful they bark or growl or snort.

Answer 10

because they cant talk well they try to talk thats how they bark