Why does a dog bark loudly and a lot?

14.11.2024 13:00

Barking is one of your dog's ways of communicating. It's how your dog communicates with you and other dogs.

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If you have ever wondered whether it is normal for a dog to bark too much and loudly, then this material, prepared with the help of dog trainer Diana Belyaeva , is definitely worth your attention!

Why can a dog bark? There are many reasons. For example, it is insufficient socialization. The puppy had no experience of communicating with other dogs in childhood, and now, when he sees his relatives, he is overwhelmed with emotions, which are accompanied by loud barking.

Breed predisposition. For example, a beagle is a hound. Its specialty is bright vocalization when chasing a prey. It calls hunters by barking. You can often see this breed barking frequently on the street.

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A dog may bark if it does not want to "communicate". By barking, it asks to give it more space to assess the situation or even wants the person to leave.

Ask for help. Your pet may start barking if it needs something. Get a toy behind the sofa, put food down, or open the door. If the dog is overexcited, for example, before going outside. The pet may also start barking. Usually, such dogs associate a walk with "wild" running.

Out of fear. The dog was very scared of something in puppyhood. For example, a moving car or a bicycle, another dog. You may notice that dogs do not like certain relatives for some common reason. The dog may also bark with joy when it meets its owner from work.

Therefore, try to understand your pet if it starts barking loudly. Try to satisfy its need yourself or contact a specialist. Find the reason for such behavior. You should not scold the dog. You will only make the situation worse.

Valeria Kisternaya Author: Valeria Kisternaya Internet resource editor

Belyaeva Diana Expert: Belyaeva Diana