Puppy Barking is Puppy Communication

Puppy Barking is Puppy Communication

by Steven Powell

Canines bark, so a puppy barking is a completely normal phenomenon. Be prepared for puppy barking, whining and howling when you bring them home as it is what they do! If you have a dog that you love, you know that you are going to hear plenty of barking, whining, and howling at almost any time. There is no way to train your puppy to stop barking completely and you would not want him to anyway. Of course, everyone will benefit once you have your dog's barking under control. You, your neighbors, and even your dog will be happier.

Here are the reasons for why barking begins

Socially isolated or confined dogs who have not had supervised exercise for long periods will need some kind of outlet for their pent up energy. A dog who is alone all day is more likely to take up barking as a hobby because there is nobody to control him and make him stop. Pretty soon, barking will become an enjoyable habit for him or her. And for a great number of dogs, once they start barking, they continue to do so just for the sheer fun of doing it.

Unintentionally, you may have trained your dog to bark excessively. When your dog speaks, you go up and obey. "Woof" and you open the door to let them out, another "woof" and you open it again to let them in. Barking gets them a treat, they bark and they get a tummy rub. Puppy barking gets your attention and so they easily fall into this trap because the very nature of it gets your attention and they get what they want. And sometimes, it is very easy to forget to provide positive reinforcement such as praises and treats for your dog when they are not barking.

Barking and Exercises

It is important to realize that when your puppy barks there are many reasons for this, like boredom, being lonely, mad, or scared. Things will greatly improve when you spend time with your puppy. While you are away, a puppy will generally spend most of the day sleeping as long as it is content and well-exercised. Be sure to give your dog some of your time. He needs your attention and the benefit of training, exercise, and play.

Puppy obedience training is just as boring mentally for dogs as it is for their owners. "Come here", "sit", "heel", and "stay" all make enjoyable games for your dog. Why not make it even more fun by rewarding good performance with treats, hugs and praise. Remember that dogs and puppies like a quick pace and high energy! Try to think of new training ideas for your puppy so it won't get bored.

If a dog stays in a fenced yard almost all of the time, he is likely to need some socializing. To keep the puppy barking to a minimum, it may be necessary to take them on a walk. On a daily walk they get to explore the outside things they see and smell while they are at home. Dogs and puppies will run around outside and have fun, but this is not necessarily exercise. Just like humans, they pace, fidget, and have other nervous tendencies. Some fun things to entertain your puppies with are chew toys for puppy biting and digging pits.

Dogs are very sociable. They are just like us. They need companions and friends. Your dog needs to be taken for walks and exercised every day or every week as well as to let them socialize with other dogs. If they play and romp all day, they will be exhausted. Then they will have no trouble sleeping well and rejuvenating after a good day of play and exercise. - 20511

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Title: Puppy Barking is Puppy Communication
Author: Steven Powell
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