How to Stop Unwanted Barking

Your barking dog

Dogs bark for a number of reasons, some acceptable, some not. Common types of barking include the following:

Alert barking. Dog barks to let you know he has seen or heard something out of the ordinary.Defensive barking. Dog barks to make something he is afraid of or doesn’t like go away.Attention barking. Dog wants attention.Frustration barking. Dog is confused, frustrated, or stressed.Boredom barking. Dog barks to amuse himself.Evaluate the situation...