Want To Put A "Muzzle" On Your Dogs Barking?

Does your dog tend to bark to much? If he continually barks it could be due to him being nervous,  having separation anxiety, fear or distress. As the dog becomes more upset, lonely or anxious, his barking becomes more insistent and louder. Putting your dog outside alone, putting him in his kennel/cage, or leaving him home alone may make him feel he is being abandoned. He is afraid you will never return. This triggers his barking.

However, some barking is tolerable as it is expected of any dog. Dogs use their voices in a variety of ways to communicate. As puppies, they make grunting noises to communicate with littermates and mother.

As dogs get older they use different ways to communicate. The following are just a few of the different sounds they may use:

• Whinning to get the owners attention.
• Howling to communicate with other dogs from a distance.
• Growling which could mean he wants to play or he could be giving a warning.
• Barking is also used to get attention or show excitement or signify loneliness.

For more information on the different reasons a dog may bark and for tips on how to keep your dog's barking under control GO HERE