Dogs will always be dogs.
All dogs use barking as a means of communication.
They use barks to vocalize as humans talk to express themselves.
It is important to understand that dogs bark for various reasons.
However, barking excessively can be considered as a behavioral problem.
So what is the solution? Well, your dog needs to understand when to bark and when to be quiet, just like as humans.
As we grow, we were taught to be quiet in places like the church or the library, the same is true with dogs as well.
And your job is to teach her just that.
It is a must to address the barking problem as early as you can.
The longer you put it off, the harder it is going to be to teach this to her.
Why Dogs Bark Again, there are many reasons why dogs bark.
Usually, they bark to give out a warning to their owners.
It is normal for a dog to bark when strangers pass the house or car.
Dogs also bark when anxious, this is seen a self-soothing act for dogs.
Playfulness can also be a good reason for a dog to bark.
Many dogs bark while playing with their owners or with other dogs.
Barking can also be a sign that your dog is seeking for some attention.
When you hear this bark, you will usually know what it means.
It is like the tone of a whining child.
Bored dogs may also tend to bark just to release excess energy.
No matter what your dog's bark means, it is your responsibility as owner, to try and understand what they want to say.
Excessive barking often happens when the dog feels misunderstood.
What will you feel if you're trying to voice out an opinion but no one's listening? I, for sure, would feel offended and would make it a point to get my opinion heard.
This is also true when it comes to your dog.
Prevent and Stop Excessive Barking Now, once you somehow have an idea of why your dog is acting up, you can begin to control his behavior.
The best way to stop his excessive barking is to try and remove its source.
If it doesn't work try making sure that your dog gets plenty of exercise.
Also, avoid leaving your dog for prolonged periods of time.
You must also avoid unintentionally encouraging his barking.
This may happen if you comfort, hug or feed her when she barks.
The act would be a sort of reward for her, thus encouraging her to bark whenever she wants to be hugged.
Finally, try to give her things to do and keep her mind off barking.
When she's bored, just try to get her attention and once you got her attention, practice basic commands to shift her focus.
Just a reminder, if nothing here works for your dog, never yell at her.
This will only worsen the problem.
Always keep in mind that you are the biggest influence to your dog's behavior.
So, check on your behavior as well, because she might just be reflecting what she sees from you.