How To Stop A Puppy From Biting And Nippin.
We hear these questions all the time:
- How do I get my puppy to stop biting my hands?
- My puppy is great, but he’s always biting me. How do I get him to stop biting?
A dog barking is completely natural and it is unreasonable for us as owners to expect our dogs to never bark. We as humans don't always appreciate it but barking is the way our dogs communicate with each other and the world. That, however, does not mean excessive barking is acceptable behavior.
But, since dogs bark for various reasons, the first thing to do is to figure out why your dog barks, at what you might consider to be the most inappropriate times. Once you know the reason behind the uncontrollable barking, you can start to treat the problem.
Why Do Dogs Bark?
As previously mentioned, there are many reasons why dogs bark. Sometimes it is to warn of danger, but it could also be a sign that something is wrong with your pet.
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1. Territorial/Protective
2. Alarm/Fear
3. Greeting/Play
4. Attention Seeking
5. Boredom/Loneliness
6. Medical conditions
1. Territorial/Protective
When your dog sees or hears something in an area your dog considers his/her territory, excessive barking will often be triggered. Your dog will look alert and even aggressive during this type of barking and the barking will often get louder as the threat gets closer. It is good to note that this type of barking is often motivated by fear or a perceived threat to their territory and people.
2. Alarm/Fear
Uncontrolled barking might be triggered by a noise or object that catches their attention and startles them. This can happen anywhere and not just at home. If it does happen at home it could possibly be part of territorial or protective barking.
3. Greeting/Play
Your pet likes to greet you after not seeing you for a while. This can lead to excessive barking. It's usually a happy bark, accompanied with a wagging tail and sometimes even jumping. This is one of the areas where owners, without being aware, reward their dog for their unwanted behavior. But more on this later.
4. Attention Seeking
Your dog will bark when he wants something, be it food, water, or your attention. When learning how to get a dog to stop barking, it's important to ensure that you've met all of his needs before moving forward with treatment.
5. Boredom/Loneliness
We all know dogs are social creatures and when left alone for long periods they can become bored or sad. This can lead to barking due to unhappiness.
6. Medical conditions
Other medical problems can also cause excessive barking. For example, a brain disease or a dog who is in chronic pain. Older pets may also develop a form of canine senility that could cause uncontrollable barking. Have your pet checked by a veterinarian to rule out any medical conditions as reasons for excessive vocalizations.
How To Stop dog barking
- 1. Use Sight Barriers
- 2. Doggy Quiet Zone
- 3. Bark Control Gear
- 4. Barking Training
- 5. Exercise the Dog
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