Why Is My Dog Barking?

Dogs bark. It’s how they roll. Barking uncontrollably, continuously and aggressively, now that is something that needs your attention. There are a variety of reasons why your pup barks. As the parent, you need to ascertain what the bark means. Here are a few examples of what is causing your dog to bark:

Chatting with Neighbors

A dog down the road could be barking and your pup hears it and joins in. They could be communicating between one another.

Attention

He may want to play with you, want you to get one of his toys or just pet him.

Warning

One main reason your dog might be barking is to alert you to danger. This is one of the reasons many of us adopt dogs into our family. Extra protection.

Bored

Bored pups bark to release excess energy.

Anxiety

Anxiety can also cause your pup to bark. Separation anxiety is a common problem with some pups. They get lonely and hearing their bark is a self soothing behavior.

Boredom & Anxiety Require Your Help

The last two reasons for barking that are listed above really require your assistance. An excellent way to help your pups work through these issues is through exercise. A tired dog is a happy dog and long walks and exercise are ways to reduce and even eliminate boredom and anxiety.

If you’re not home during the day, or are and can’t provide your dog with the needed exercise, a dog walker can stop by while and spend some time with your dog. Dog walkers and pet sitters are a great way to help your dog get out, get some air and exercise during the day. Exercise helps them release excess energy. It also allow your dog to spend some time with a human being vs being trapped at home all alone. A dog walker or sitter may even offer training and guidance based upon your dogs needs. Work with a dog walker or pet sitter to build a plan today.