A dog bark, no matter how you spell it, whether arf, ruff, woof, yip,
it means that the dog is not sure what is going on and is stalling
until he can decide what to do. If a dog is submissive, a continuous
bark when a stranger approached the house being directed to the owner.
The dog’s job, is to alert its owner as a lower ranking family member.
By reasurring that you are handling the situation, you will calm your
dog. A dog who considers himself to be leader will keep on barking since
its his territory and not yours.
It is usually necessary to note the context of the dog’s barking. For
example, if the dog barks when a car pull up alongside, he will bark
because he feels that his territory is being invaded. If the dog barks
at the birds and dogs he sees in the TV, it could be that he is feeling
excited.
Some dog breeds bark more than others. It depends on the environment in which the dog is being raised. A dog that lives with a retired person will be less proned to bark than a dog who lives in a house full of children who rough house a lot. A dog who is teased will bark more than a dog who is treated with respect and love.
If your dog bark after you give a command, it means that he is defying you. Don’t let it go uncorrected, it will make the dog thinks he is the leader.
No matter how loud a dog is barking, you don’t have to worry too much as it won’t bring harm. The dog is dangerous when he seems quiet or growling. If a dog growls a lot, it means that he has consider himself to be the top leader and will protect what he think he has. This happens because the dog has not received constant training or he may be responding to abuse.
Dogs learn that whining can help them get what they want. If your dog feels separated from the family, he may start a howling session. This separation feeling can come from being left alone, or being locked in another room. Howling is so instinctive that dogs in the neighborhood will join whenever any of the dog felt the need.
It is usually necessary to note the context of the dog’s barking. For
example, if the dog barks when a car pull up alongside, he will bark
because he feels that his territory is being invaded. If the dog barks
at the birds and dogs he sees in the TV, it could be that he is feeling
excited.Some dog breeds bark more than others. It depends on the environment in which the dog is being raised. A dog that lives with a retired person will be less proned to bark than a dog who lives in a house full of children who rough house a lot. A dog who is teased will bark more than a dog who is treated with respect and love.
If your dog bark after you give a command, it means that he is defying you. Don’t let it go uncorrected, it will make the dog thinks he is the leader.
No matter how loud a dog is barking, you don’t have to worry too much as it won’t bring harm. The dog is dangerous when he seems quiet or growling. If a dog growls a lot, it means that he has consider himself to be the top leader and will protect what he think he has. This happens because the dog has not received constant training or he may be responding to abuse.
Dogs learn that whining can help them get what they want. If your dog feels separated from the family, he may start a howling session. This separation feeling can come from being left alone, or being locked in another room. Howling is so instinctive that dogs in the neighborhood will join whenever any of the dog felt the need.