Behavior Issues

Puppy Training: Preventing Barking Problems Before They Start Puppies have a natural instinct to bark, yet too much barking can be a problem for both you and your neighbors. It is important to prevent barking problems before they start. Here are some hints to help: Let your puppy socialize early on. This will make them…

Alternatives to Bark Collars: Non-Aversive Solutions Bark collars are a popular way to control excessive barking in dogs, but not always the best. Thankfully, there are non-aversive alternatives! Teach the "quiet" command. Train your pup to respond to the command "quiet" when barking becomes too much. Use positive reinforcement. Reward good barking behavior with praise…

When Barking Becomes a Problem: Recognizing Excessive Barking Do you have a pup that barks too much? Barking is natural for dogs, but excessive barking can be a problem. Here are some signs of excessive barking: Constant, ongoing barking. Growling and biting along with barking. Barking in response to common things like the doorbell or…

How to Manage Environmental Triggers for Barking Taming environmental triggers is a must to control barking in dogs. Barking is a pup's way of talking, and usually their reaction to something outside, but too much barking can be a problem. Here are some ideas to manage environmental triggers for barking: Identify what causes your dog…

The Impact of Strangers on Your Dog's Vocalizations Strangers can cause a range of vocalizations in dogs, like barking, growling, whining, and whimpering. This is a natural response and depends on their breed, personality, and past experiences. To manage it, socialize your pup from a young age and train them using positive reinforcement techniques.…

Addressing Barking Issues in the Critical Socialization Period The socialization period of puppies is super important. It's a time to tackle barking issues, so they don't become a habit. Here's how: Positively introduce your pup to different people, animals, and places. This will show them what is and isn't threatening, reducing barking. Don't give attention…

Fear Barking: How Anxiety Can Trigger Vocalization Fear barking is a behavior issue in dogs that can be caused by situations or stimuli that make them anxious. Dogs may bark out of fear when they come across new people, animals, or places. Or, if they are separated from their owners. To manage fear barking in…