Excitement or Frustration Barking Dogs often bark when they find themselves excited but thwarted, or frustrated, from getting to something they want. For example, a frustrated dog might bark in his yard because he wants to get out and play with children he hears in the street. A frustrated dog might bark and run the fence line with the dog next door, or bark by the patio door while watching a cat or squirrel frolicking in his yard.
Some dogs bark at other dogs on walks because they want to greet and play, or they bark at their caretakers to get them to move faster when preparing to go for walks.
The most effective means for discouraging excitement or frustration barking is to teach a frustrated dog to control his impulses through obedience training. You can teach your dog to wait, sit and stay before gaining access to fun activities like walks, playing with other dogs or chasing squirrels.
This can be a daunting task, so you may need the assistance of a Certified Professional Dog Trainer to help you. You can also discourage the presence of cats and other animals in your yard by using motion-activated devices to startle intruders.
A variety of devices are designed to teach dogs to curtail barking. Most often, these are collars that deliver an unpleasant stimulus when your dog barks. The stimulus might be a loud noise, an ultrasonic noise, a spray of citronella mist or a brief electric shock. The collars that deliver noise are ineffective with most dogs. One study found that the citronella collar was at least as effective for eliminating barking as the electronic collar and was viewed more positively by owners.
Anti-bark collars are punishment devices and are not recommended as a first choice for dealing with a barking problem. Before using an anti-bark collar, please see our article, Finding Professional Behavior Help , for information about finding a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist, a board-certified veterinary behaviorist or a qualified Certified Professional Dog Trainer for guidance.
After your dog has learned these skills, you can progress to Step 2. Repeat this sequence 10 to 20 times. By the tenth time, try pretending to throw the treat so that your dog begins to move toward the spot on his own. Once your dog is reliably going to his spot, vary where you are when you send him there. Practice asking him to go to his spot from many different angles and distances. Then move to another area in the room, then another, etc.
Eventually, practice standing by the front door and asking your dog to go to his spot, just as you might when visitors arrive. When your dog masters going to his spot, start asking him to sit or down when he gets there.
Repeat these steps at least 10 times per training session. Now add stay into your exercise. Repeat this sequence at least 10 times per training session. Progressively increase from one second to several seconds, but vary the time so that sometimes you make the exercise easy a shorter stay and sometimes you make it hard a longer stay. Then make the exercise a little easier the next few times by asking your dog to hold the stay for a shorter time.
Avoid pushing your dog to progress too fast or testing him to see how long he can hold the stay before getting up. This sets your dog up to fail. Prerecorded dog barks were played to human listeners , then the listeners were asked to categorize the barks.
They were given a list of possible situations that could have elicited the barking and asked to choose the most appropriate one. In addition, they rated the emotion the barking dog was feeling.
If you would like to assess your own bark interpretation skills, check out the bark test available here. No matter how well you fare on the test, you can always improve your understanding of dog language by paying more attention to what your dog is telling you when he barks. Compare Breeds Compare up to 5 different breeds side by side. Dog Name Finder Browse our extensive library of dog names for inspiration.
Each time you reward the dog , you want to see a slight improvement or a longer quiet period. Put a dog who will not take a treat from you r hand into a run with one who will. This will help the shy dog learn taking a treat from your hand is okay.
T ry not to make eye contact with the shy dog. Lastly, always attempt to be calm, quiet, and consistent. Before you know it, you will have a quieter kennel that is calm, friendly, and socially enriched. Compare Breeds Compare up to 5 different breeds side by side. Dog Name Finder Browse our extensive library of dog names for inspiration. Find out the best and worst foods for your dog and which to avoid. Additional Resources AKC. Clubs Offering: Training Classes.
By Stacy Mason Dec 05, 8 Minutes. Dec 05, 8 Minutes. Howl You may notice that different breeds, sizes, and shape s of dog s bark differently. Growl s A growl often indicates a threat, but it can have a variety of meanings. Breed-Specific Sounds There are several breeds that have unique behaviors and vocalization combinations.
Chortle An other somewhat odd vocalization of note is known as a chortle. Fear Bark A high-pitched fear bark often entails rapid barks accompanied by the dog bouncing in a backward motion away from what has startled or scared them.
Alarm Bark A classic alarm bark is two to four rapid barks, one after another, with a pause in between. Greeting Bark The classic greeting bark is one to two barks at a higher pitch. Solutions for A Quieter Kennel So, what is the solution to barking dogs in a kennel? A tired dog is a quiet dog. Exercise reduces stress in humans and dogs. Regularly e xercising your do gs is the very best noise reduction tool, and can contribute to a quieter kennel.
Put shy dogs near the entry doors. That way, they can see what is going one and get used to the higher levels of activity. Ensure every dog has a view of the entry and exit. This will allow all the dogs to see the doors as people enter and exit. Make sure dogs can see out of their runs. Use materials that allow the dogs to easily see you. They will be quieter if they can see what you are doing and who is coming and goi ng in the kennel.
Offset kennel run doors. The devices also can be inhumane. Also, a muzzle will keep a dog from being able to eat, drink, and cool off through panting.
Try these tips:. Training can be a lengthy process, but in the end you will improve your relationship with your dog and be better able to make sure his needs are met. By subscribing you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Health Topics. Health Tools. Pet Health.
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