Many pet owners dream very well before raising a dog, thinking about buying a lot of toys, delicious food, and walking the dog for dog, but they haven't reached the one where the dog should walk the dog. As we get older, many pet owners can't stand it anymore and find that raising a dog is not what they think.   When you wake up, you will continue to bark, and that's not all, you are preparing food for it, but it barks fiercely at you, and even after you go out by yourself, the dog is always barking, which also makes many The pet owner is not happy. On the one hand, it affects my own rest, on the other hand, it disturbs the neighbors, and it is not cute. So why do dogs like to bark? How to train dogs not to bark? Next, let's get to know each other with the editor.

Why do dogs bark?

Why dogs bark:

Dogs bark to express excitement, greeting, warning, fear, distress, or feeling bored. Some dogs bark very easily; some bark when they feel uneasy about being isolated and overly dependent on their owner; some dogs see barking as an effective way to get attention; some dogs bark because they are rewarded;Sometimes, if the dog does not get enough psychological and physical stimulation, he will find ways to entertain himself, such as barking at the leaves and shadows; the dog will also bark when there is pain or physical discomfort. In addition, older dogs can have trouble sleeping, wake up easily, and be overly sensitive.

How to train a dog not to bark:

You can distract your dog with things like throwing at his favorite Bite the bone. In particular, the harder things are to crush, the more challenging it is for the dog. When the dog keeps barking, throw the item he likes to bite first! Giving the dog a hard bone can clean the tartar on the surface of the dog's teeth and make the dog's teeth healthier.

2. When the dog keeps barking, we can try to shout, which may have a better effect. Remember to be serious when you stop shouting. It is very angry to let the dog see that it is barking like this. If the dog calms down immediately after we stop drinking, we can give it some snacks to show encouragement, which will make it understand that quietness can make the owner happy, but it should be noted that the food reward should not be too frequent, lest they become dependent on the food.

3. The owner can usually touch the toys that the dog often plays with his hands first, mainly to make the toys stained with his own taste. When the owner goes out, the dog will accompany it as those toys like the owner's doppelganger, and feel at ease and will no longer bark. Toys soothe your dog. It is to let the toy act as the dog's parent, so that the dog feels accompanied by the owner and reduces barking.

4. Dogs have a strong sense of territory, so some dogs bark at strangers. On the one hand, they warn them not to approach them, and on the other hand, they tell their owners to be careful when they invade. Take some treats your dog likes and give them to visiting guests.

5. In fact, sometimes the dog keeps barking all the time, trying to send some signals to the owner, and sometimes reminding the owner to be vigilant when a stranger is approaching, of course, this is a good aspect, and It's just that dogs want to be cared for by their owners. We may think of a dog as a pet, but to him, we are what he is all about. No matter how busy you are, don't ignore its existence, and make time to play with it.

6. Experts in dog training recommend the use of a horse bridle mask. When the dog starts to bark, you only need to gently pull the rope to shrink the mask and let the dog close its mouth to stop barking. This training method can see results in a short period of time!

As a city dog, it is really lonely to be locked in a small square house every day. Accompanying the dog, understanding the psychological changes of the dog, and talking with it more will not only promote the relationship between the owner and the dog, but also change the bad habit of the dog barking. Why not do it?