How do I stop my dog barking at 2am in the morning?

Question

2 year old Labrador

He is such a well behaved dog, and for the last 4 nights has just started barking and won't come near me for me to settle him. SOMETHING is freaking himout and he is just stressed when I go out there to calm him... my poor neighbours. (and dog...)

Answer 1

I have 2 labs they did the same when one starts there both at it, what i did was i left one of the wall light on in the lounge so there thought we where still in there and they have never barked since its been 3 months now!

Good luck

Answer 2

Find what motivates your dog. Some dogs do anything for food. Some dogs do anything for Toys. Some do anything for a good petting. Some do anything for only one type of food, like cheese, or hotdog. Some only have interest in training for 5 minutes at a time, and others can go for an hour. Figure out what your dog is willing to work for, and then work with her in sessions that are no longer than she can tolerate. How to train your dog properly https://tr.im/ompaT

Sign up for a dog obedience training class. It will not train your dog. It will give you training on how you can train your dog. Most people understand the idea of training, but there is a right and a wrong way to do it, and there is good and bad technique. Timing and consistency is very important, and it helps to have feedback of someone watching you who can help you improve your technique to get more efficient results with your dog.

However, she may be somewhat anxious around other dogs, sort of like the shy kid on the playground. She will benefit from continuing what you are doing as far as asking her to sit before entering, but there are more things along those lines that will help her to calmly go in and out of the dog park. She may also benefit from going in short bursts, or only when fewer dogs are present, or avoiding times when other dogs that make her nervous are present. Maybe she just plays loud - my brother's dog is this way - or maybe she is a dogpark bully - sorry it is possible. But more likely she is just a little anxious around new dogs and she wants to play but just doesn't quite know how to do that and still feel comfortable. Don't be surprised if your dog does not actually like the dog park, and maybe she would get more enjoyment and less stress out of simply going for a good walk somewhere else.

A wagging tail does not mean that your dog is happy or even comfortable with the situation. It means your dog is emotionally aroused. This could be a happy arousal, or it could be a nervous arousal, or it could be an aggressive arousal. Go youtube it, there are plenty of videos of 'vicious' dogs who are throwing a very aggressive fit of barking and snarling while their tail is wagging vigorously. Even police dogs who are not let off the leash to chase down a suspect can be lunging and barking and snarling, and their tails are still going.

Answer 3

Take no notice of the bleeding hearts, it is just fine for a dog to sleep outdoors and yours obviously has been fine until now. There must be something specific bothering him. Are there possums or similar creatures about? My neighbours' dogs sometimes bark at those in the night. Hey, they're dogs and they bark occasionally, it's what dogs do. Having said that, mine never ever barks at night (and she is outside), nor has she ever done from day one. Does yours have a kennel out there? If he just has a basket, consider getting an enclosed kennel or crate where he can feel safe.

Answer 4

First you'd have to answer the question, why is my dog barking?

Is your dog an "outside" dog? If so, not only are you being inconsiderate to your neighbors, it's unfair to your dog. Not only is he bored and lonely, he cannot protect you and your home if he is "outside".

Dogs are pack animals, we are their "packs". Most likely, he's being protective and trying to warn you of something he perceives as a potential threat.

Does he get enough exercise? I don't mean running around loose inside an enclosed yard. Do you walk him? He is a working dog and he needs a "job".

If you are willing to take the time, with a little effort on your part, you can solve this problem. I'm sure your dog and your neighbors would be very thankful.

Good luck.

Answer 5

find out the exact reason why your dog is barking? and it will be easy to stop barking

Answer 6

if you are bothering the neighbors, which is my guess, short of muzzling him (does it help? I've heard it makes them mean if you do it for long periods of time also), then you may have to give your dog up.... I can sympathize with wanting a pet, but I can sympathize alot more with the exhausted neighbors....

Answer 7

Huh? What causes it to bark. It would be easier if I knew what was causing it.

Answer 8

1. A bullet in the head works nicely.
2. You could try a muzzle.

Either way is up to you.

Check with local law organization for option 1 though, may be illegal in your area.

Answer 9

Apaprently he is trying to remind you of something you forgot, a treat and maybe some play time or there is a ct on a strol somewhere in your neighborhood. try to alter his schedule by letting him run around th epark in teh day or give him something to chew on

Answer 10

if the dog is outside bring him in

if its an inside dog, i would try crating him in your bedroom at night, and if he makes noise rapping on his cage with a wooden ruler to startle him, hell get the idea