UNDERSTANDING YOUR DOGS’ BARK

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UNDERSTANDING YOUR DOGS BARK
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• A dogs bark is of course their main form of
  verbal communication, and in many pets, its not
  a problem and can even be a good form of defense
  for homeowners. However, some dogs bark
  excessively, and being able to identify the cause
  of such barking, is the first step towards
  understanding and curbing your pets unwanted
  verbal communications.
• Many pet owners can easily identify the variety
  of barks from their dogs, and know whether they
  are wanting to play, if they are frustrated at
  being left out in the yard, or if they have heard
  a car pull up outside the property for example.
  Pet owners whose dogs bark too much, must be able
  to determine the cause of the bark before they
  can teach them to do it less.

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• There are several reasons why dogs bark, and here
  are just a few
• Barking that is territorial
• It may be that a person or other pet has
  approached their territory and they are barking
  in response to a potential threat. Remember that
  your pet will doubtless include your home, yard
  and even other areas that they have visited with
  you often, as their territory.
• Sounding an alarm
• While this kind of barking is often confused with
  territorial barking since the pet

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• has identified a potential threat, alarm barking
  can happen anywhere and not just in areas that
  they associate with their territory. Their body
  usually stiffens when they are alarm barking, and
  they may take small lunging steps towards the
  potential threat.
• Barking for attention
• Just as with humans, many pets crave attention,
  and when they are not getting enough of it, they
  will bark to show their frustration.

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• Greeting others with a bark
• When some pets meet other dogs or humans either
  in the home or while out and about, they may bark
  in an exciting way, with their body relaxed and
  their tail wagging. Some dogs whine, too.
• Compulsive barking
• This usually involves the pet dog barking
  repeatedly and often for prolonged periods, and
  they may bark while running up and down a patch
  of the yard or a room in your home. It can be in
  response to a perceived threat, to seek
  attention, or just for the hell of it!

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• Barking in response to other barks
• This kind of barking is often referred to as
  socially facilitated barking and can occur when
  a pet dog hears another dog barking in the
  vicinity.
• Frustrated barking
• When you confine your pet, keep them tied up when
  theyre not used to it, or restrict their
  movement or access to things, then they may bark
  in response to the frustration of the
  circumstances. Often, the barking will stop only
  when whatever is frustrating them has stopped.

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• Barking in response to pain
• If you suspect that your dog may be barking due
  to being in pain perhaps they are limping or
  yelp when you touch them in a certain area of
  their body, too then dont waste any time in
  seeking help from a veterinarian before you
  attempt to resolve the issue yourself.
• Separation anxiety barking
• This is very common and only occurs when a dog is
  left alone, or their caregiver is not visible to
  them. This barking is often accompanied by other
  behavioral traits, such as pacing or destroying
  furniture.

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• For more detailed advice and guidance on how to
  identify your dogs bark and prevent them from
  barking too much, reach out to a qualified pet
  behaviorist or therapist, who should be able to
  help you achieve your goal in a humane way.
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