Dog Bark Basics Knowledge What Every Dog Owner Should Know!!!

Fish gotta swim. Birds gotta fly. Dogs gotta bark. In fact, they like to bark. David Appleby, a pet behavior counselor in Worcestershire, England, states that dogs can communicate by using ten different types of sound, ranging from whimpering to growling and that by varying the tone of those sounds, they can convey no less than 39 different meanings. They bark to say "hello", they bark when they want something, when they are having fun, when they are scared, frustrated or defensive and sometimes when they are just plain bored. But excessive barking makes life difficult for the dog's human family and any neighbors within "woofing" distance.

To reduce a dog's barking it is important to determine the dog's reason for barking. The most common causes of excessive barking are:

* Boredom
* Alarm
* Excitement
* Pain
* Fear
* Separation Anxiety
* Invasion of the dog's territory

Teaching a dog to bark less, or only when appropriate, takes time - there is no quick fix. To make things even more difficult, some dogs are prone to barking more than others, just as some people are just naturally more talkative, and certain breeds are known as barkers, so you may end up trying to work against nature.

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* Don't encourage the dog to bark at things seen out the window or people coming to the door.

* Don't punish the dog for barking at some sounds while encouraging him to bark at other sounds. You must be consistent or your dog becomes even more frustrated.

* Never punish a dog who is barking from fear or anxiety. This increases the dog's anxiousness, which in turn may cause the barking to become even worse.

* Never tie a dog's muzzle closed with any type of rope, cord, or rubber bands. This is dangerous, painful, and inhumane.

* What about "bark collars"? The Humane Society puts it best: "Anti-bark collars are punishment devices and are not recommended as a first choice for dealing with a barking problem, especially if the barking is motivated by fear, anxiety or compulsion." If you feel there is no other choice, seek advice from a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist, a Veterinary Behaviorist, or a Certified Professional Dog Trainer before using one of these collars.

Be most obvious - try counteracting the reason(s) the dog is barking. If you suspect he's in pain, see your vet. If it's from separation or fear or anxiety, explore some of the aromatherapy and calming herbal options available. If it's from boredom, invest in an interactive toy - such as those which dispense treats - for him to work with while you're away. Make sure you're spending time with your pet, going for walks, playing, grooming and interacting with him.

Rather than punishing your dog for barking, teach him to respond to the word "quiet". Just as a dog can understand "sit", "stay", etc. you can teach a dog to understand that "quiet" means stop barking. Rather than just saying "no" (which is not all that instructional to the dog), saying "quiet" gives the dog a real behavior to perform. Here's how:

* Have plenty of tasty treats at hand.

* With the dog paying attention to you say "quiet" in a calm low voice, even though the dog is not barking. You may even want to raise your finger to your lips to give the dog a physical cue as well.

* Give the dog a treat (unless he barks when you say "quiet").

* Repeat this exercise as many times as you like but stop the session before the dog becomes bored.

* Make sure you have treats around regularly for a while as the next step is trying it when the dog is barking.

* After one or two barks, say "quiet", making sure you are close to the dog and have a treat ready. If the dog looks at you and is quiet, praise him and give the treat. If you are ignored and the barking continues, let the dog know you have a treat by putting it under his nose. When the barking stops, praise and treat.

* After a while you can start to sometimes use just a vocal reward and sometimes with treat, gradually using treats less and less.

While it may be a dog's very nature to bark, it is possible to control the excessive use of this form of canine communication.

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CRATES

When people see me use the crate with my dogs, especially those unfamiliar with using crates for dogs. They exclaim, "How could you be so cruel and leave your dog in the crate for many hours?". It's not cruel unless the dog isn't let out to relieve and exercise. For puppies they are kept in a safe place and not running around the house chewing up who knows what and getting into who knows what! The crate saves a vet bill due to a sick dog that ate a foreign object because you left the dog to roam the house. Or, worse, find your dog electrocuted from chewing on an electric cord. Leaving your dog in a crate could save your dog's life! Would you leave your baby to roam the house without supervision? No! So, keep your puppy out of trouble and safe by putting your canine family member in the crate while you are gone from home. Putting the pup or dog in the crate will prevent these situations from happening while you are gone. So, then what about putting your pup or dog in a room or playpen? The extra space with these will likely cause the dog to urinate and mess more unlike with a crate which is smaller size and they are forced to lay down in their mess which teaches them not to go again in their place. This doesn't teach them when and where to go relieve. If you do this you will have to take them out very often or watch when they seem to be looking for a place to potty and get them out quickly. While you are housebreaking your puppy or dog it is best to use a crate until you do fully housebreak him or her. Another words when you can, watch your dog or pup and take him or her outside when he or she needs to or attempts to urinate or defecate. When you can't watch your dog or pup then put he or she in the crate. Don't leave your dog or pup (especially a pup) in the crate for 9 to 11 hours this is way too long. You will more than likely have to follow their relieving schedule which I explain above. I prefer to use the Vari-Kennel brand of crate.

Blind Man's Dog

A blind man was waiting to cross the road when his guide dog peed on his leg. He reached into his pocket and took out a biscuit for the dog.

A passerby who'd seen everything remarked, "That's very tolerant of you after what he just did."

"Not really," came the reply. "I'm just finding out where his mouth is, so I can kick him in the butt."