Dog’s are descendents of wild wolves and as you know, wolves don’t bark (they howl) – so why do domestic dogs bark?
The reason is that they have evolved to do so – through selection by humans!
Barking was originally encouraged in domesticated dogs to scare off intruders and to provide a measure of defence for masters (people).
However dog’s can cause irritation to humans if they bark too much, too loudly or at the wrong times. Dog’s dont know the difference between right and wrong, but they aim to please their master – the goal therefore is to TRAIN your dog not to bark at certain times, at certain people or in certain places.
To do that you can undertake positive reinforcement behavioral training.
You can also utilize the aid of anti-barking products like citronella spray collars and herbal/natural supplements that encourage calmness.
The cause of excessive dog barking must be discovered before you try and treat it: often your dog is simply asking for more attention, or could be expression some sort of physical pain. Make sure you rule out all possiblities before resorting to anti-barking products.
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