Excessive barking can be quite an issue. Likes humans, all dogs are different and have their own personalities. Because of the this, there is no exact answer for why your dog continually barks. It could be due to boredom, distress, excitement, territorial reasons, fear or anxiety.
If your finding this is an issue for you it's time to begin training. Positive reinforcement is the best way to do this, encouraging and rewarding the good behaviour and ignoring and not acknowledging the bad behaviour.
If your finding this is an issue for you it's time to begin training. Positive reinforcement is the best way to do this, encouraging and rewarding the good behaviour and ignoring and not acknowledging the bad behaviour.
A great start is to find your local animal behaviourist, your local vet usually can recommended you one.
A behaviourist is trained in reading dogs and can help find the under laying issue that is causing your dog to bark. Once you have identified what triggers your dog you can then take the necessary steps forward to training.
Your behaviourist will be able to teach you correct ways of positive reinforcement and always avioding negative reinforment, as this can often exacerbate.
We are lucky enough at Dogs Country Club to have our own K9 behaviourist working with us. Sam is great at one on one training and is availble outside of work hours. For more information on Sam's services contact Dogs Country Club on 03) 5971 1127.
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We are lucky enough at Dogs Country Club to have our own K9 behaviourist working with us. Sam is great at one on one training and is availble outside of work hours. For more information on Sam's services contact Dogs Country Club on 03) 5971 1127.
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