A dog can really puzzle an inexperienced owner if it starts barking at the owner. Not everyone will figure out what to do and how to react to such behavior.
After all, dog barking is often perceived as a warning of danger or a threatening signal.
Experts explained what to do in such a situation and how to perceive your pet’s behavior.
You shouldn't think that a dog barks only to scare or intimidate.
Fear or other experiences of the dog are not always the cause. Here are some of the possible ones.
Firstly, barking can be a sign of joy.
Dogs can bark when they are overwhelmed by emotions. An example could be a long wait for the owner after work, a walk, a game, etc.
Secondly, the cause may be something unexpected.
If you frighten a person who was peacefully dozing or reading a book, he will probably curse.
A sleeping dog may perceive any movement or loud noise as a threat and react to it with loud barking.
Thirdly, attention
If a dog is bored and the owner does not understand its desire to play or stretch, then the dog may hint in this way that it lacks attention.
It is also important to take into account the individual characteristics of the pet and its character when interpreting a dog's barking.
