A vet told me that i may have triggered the barking instinct in my dog from when he was a pup unknowingly, that these are always the reasons why a dog nuisance barks...How and why? I can't agree as dogs just bark, it's in their OWN natural instincts to bark...Agree? Disagree?
2007-03-28 11:22:16 · 9 answers · asked by Goldie 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Just to add........I have a cocker spaniel that just barks at virtually anything, he's a bit nervous especially of other dogs and panics when they come near him...I've had many dogs in the past that 'didnt' bark so i can't see how his barking can be down to me.
2007-03-28 11:32:28 · update #1
Most people do actually teach their dogs to bark without knowing it! How often do you say 'Be quiet' when yours barks? I was told this years ago by a Police Dog-Handler and it's true, The more you say quiet the more the dog associates the word with barking! We also react to the dog in some way like moving to answer the door without stopping them barking!
You can train a dog to bark or be quiet on command and I've done it with my last 3 dogs all barkers when I rescued them You go to the dog and say quiet or no and wait. As soon as they stop you tell them good dog or give them a treat! Dogs bark for reasons but if taught what is allowable from puppies the barking is always controlled. Dog-handlers of any kind train the dog not to bark in the show ring during obedience or showing. At least give it a try or go to a training class, I'm sure you'll be able to do it and it's a good way to have fun! Most dogs love being trained and it makes for a better relationship with your dog, I promise you whatever bond you have now will be doubled in strength.
2007-03-28 11:54:49 · answer #1 · answered by willowGSD 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the vet is right i have had several dogs from puppies and by the time they are 4 months old they only bark on command or for protection which is what you want and i am sure your neighbours do not like hearing a dog barking ,i have many people how live close to me with dogs that bark day and night and as a dog owner myself it drives me mad ,and remember you are the pack leader the dog is the bottom of the pile never feed it before you it is a dog not a child treat it as a dog and have fun with it and you can train it to stop barking and only speak when you say so the dog will get much more stimuli from this good luck hope this helps it is not meant to be a rant
2007-03-28 11:37:05 · answer #2 · answered by flickerboo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hard to say...... There are some dogs that just won't shut up, and there are others that never bark. There are dogs that bark instictually and nothing that we do or don't do influences or encourages that behavior.
There are people however that reward their dog unknowingly when they bark - try to calm then, hush them ect by talking to them like they are children "oh hush, thats enough, now now" and cooing them by petting them etc. Thats ALL encouragement. So to get more attention the dog continues to bark.
I don't know what your situation is but the vet may or may not have a point.
2007-03-28 11:28:46 · answer #3 · answered by sillybuttmunky 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to train him to be quiet, so that when he does bark for no reason you can shut him up.Ignore him when he barks but as soon as he stops praise him . If after a while this doesn't work get a squeezy bottle and squirt him when he barks this will give him a shock but not hurt him, you'll find you only need to pick up the bottle to stop the barking after a few squirts.
2007-03-29 05:33:21 · answer #4 · answered by doglover 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dogs can be taught to bark only when there is possible danger. When your dog barks for no reason, go to him and tell him 'no' until he gets the picture. My dog is 10 and has just recently begun barking a lot. I think a lot of it is from boredom. He is now to the point I just have to say his name and he'll stop.
2007-03-28 11:31:33 · answer #5 · answered by beez 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hmm .. difficult. i think that its a dogs natural instinct to bark but some do it more than others but i think if trained well from a young age, a dog can be trained to stop barking or to be quiet when told. if barking is there way of communicating then why shouldnt they bark
2007-03-28 11:32:27 · answer #6 · answered by kim 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try barking back. The dog will be a bit confused but should get the idea
2007-03-28 11:36:57 · answer #7 · answered by dman4 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
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2016-04-23 07:45:07 · answer #8 · answered by isadora 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe. You should not shout at him because he hears it like more barking and it might think that your encouraging him.
if he starts barking he might be trying to protect you , you should go up to him and tell him its okay.
2007-03-28 11:31:11 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋