Why does a dog bark at the door: there are 3 main reasons

25.11.2023 20:33

A dog can bark at the door for many reasons, but it is not always because he is bored.

In any case, frequent barking without reason causes discomfort not only to the owner, but also to other residents of the house.

But before you wean your animal from barking, you need to understand the reason why it does it.

Let's figure out together the reasons for this behavior on the part of the pet.

Why is the dog barking at the door?

This could be due to the following reasons:

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  1. Noises outside the door. The dog may be nervous and easily irritated. In this case, barking is a consequence of the protective instinct.
  2. Active breed. Some dog breeds are quite active and the owner's job is to teach them to be calm.
  3. No reason. She may just be having fun or reacting to other noises that have nothing to do with the door itself.

It is important to understand that in this case you should not punish the dog or yell at it.

Author: Dmitry Liskovich Internet resource editor