How to Stop Your Dog from Barking
Territorial or protective defense are the most common reasons why dogs bark. Distress vocalizations due to fear or separation anxiety excitement or greeting during play. A dog that gains attention may bark or one that is frustrated. Some bark at others down the street that are barking. And lastly some do it out of compulsivness due to personality. Don’t encourage your dog to bark at passers by or people coming to the door. Do not punish the dog for barking at certain sounds. Never use punishment procedures for a dog who is barking from fear or anxiety, unless advised. This could make the dog feel worse, which could in turn cause the barking to escalate.
Never use a muzzle to keep a dog quiet for long periods of time or while a dog is unsupervised. As the dog cannot eat, drink, or cool himself while wearing a muzzle, this would be extremely cruel. Never tie your dog’s muzzle closed. This is dangerous, painful, and inhumane. There are so many different reasons a dog may bark. It is their way of communicating. Be careful to listen and respond appropriatly.
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