Why does a dog bark at its reflection in the mirror: experts have given a simple explanation
As you get to know dogs better, you will discover that they are interesting animals with a lot of curious habits.
They sometimes "ride" on the floor, run in circles before going to bed, and tilt their heads to the side, which touches and amazes their owners.
All habits (even the strangest ones) always have an explanation.
For example, sometimes a dog can bark at its own reflection in the mirror. Some people laugh at their dog, others are a little scared by this habit.
What explains such aggression towards the mirror?
Experts remind that not all dogs can quickly adapt to the conditions of modern man. Many things seem strange to them.
The mechanism of the mirror's operation is not immediately clear to the dog. The dog simply does not realize that this object is his personal reflection.
Therefore, the pet begins to bark at the potential competitor in order to drive him away from its territory.
However, after that the animal will understand that the "enemy" has no personal smell. But this takes time.
So you just have to wait. Over time, the dog will understand that the reflection does not pose any threat and will stop barking at itself.
Earlier we talked about why dogs run in circles before going to bed.
