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Barking Up The Wrong Tree?

I get questions about barking almost every day, and unlike other common behavior problems, with barking it’s almost always the same problem and solution. What I tell people is this – barking is natural! It’s one of the most important ways dogs communicate. Energy is their main form of communication, but some barking is normal. It can be: 1) A form of warning or protection. 2) A warning letting others know “this is my territory.” 3) A form of excitement, such as when a dog barks when he wants a ball. The bottom line is simple–as the pack leader–you should

October 5, 2020 No Comments

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How to Stop Dogs Barking and Make Them Happy

Cows moo. Cats meow. Dogs bark. Sometimes, dogs bark way too much, and that can become a problem. But it’s not as difficult a problem to solve as a lot of people think. I don’t think anyone wants their dog to never bark. A little barking at the right time can be very useful, whether it’s to alert you to someone or something approaching your home, or to scare away threats when you’re not there. The trick is to get to that Goldilocks zone of barking — not too little, not too much, but just right. You might be surprised

September 13, 2020 No Comments

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What Your Dog’s Barking Means

Are you able to tell whether your dog is happy, sad, angry or afraid? Many dog owners claim they can tell exactly what kind of mood their dog is in based on the variances in the barks and noises they give off. A recent experiment in Hungary set out to test the theory that humans are able to distinguish their dog’s emotional intentions conveyed in a variety of barks. Under the advisory of Dr. Ádám Miklósi of Eötvös Loránd University in Budapest, a team of researchers at one of the world’s first facilities dedicated towards investigating the human-dog relationship conducted

August 4, 2020 No Comments

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What Your Dog’s Bark Is Telling You

Statistics from the North Shore Animal League indicate that roughly 10 percent of all dogs adopted from U.S. shelters are eventually returned because of behavioral problems. But recent studies by the Humane Society have gotten to the heart of the matter, revealing that a full 41 percent of those problems specifically involve excessive, distracting, and often hostile barking. If there’s happy news to be gleaned from all this, it’s that most goodhearted rescuers hang on to their yappy adoptees and simply suffer sans silence. But the bad news is that that’s not really healthy in the long run for man

November 6, 2019 No Comments

Agression

Cesar’s Best Tips To Stop Dog Barking

Remember, barking is natural! It’s an important means of communication for dogs. But sometimes problems can develop. As the pack leader, it’s your job to step in and control excessive barking. Here are my 5 tips to help you stop nuisance barking for good. 1. Correct Dog Problem Behavior and Follow Through. Tell your dog to stop barking using a look, a sound, or a physical correction. But don’t stop there. Your dog may pause and then go right back to what he was doing. His body relaxed, but his brain was still on alert. Be patient. Wait until

October 10, 2019 No Comments

Agression

Why Do Dogs Howl?

You’ve probably been here before: you’re leading your dog around the neighborhood on a typical pack walk when suddenly there’s a siren way off in the distance. You barely notice it, but your dog’s ears immediately perk up. As it gets closer and closer (and louder and louder), she becomes more and more agitated or excited. Finally, it rounds the corner, headed your way, and as it nears you and passes by, your pooch lets loose with a glorious howl, head thrown back like she was a wolf out in the desert. What’s going on here? Why do dogs howl?

September 17, 2019 No Comments

Aggressive Dogs

Cesar’s Dog Training Advice: Barking, Biting, Feeding

Cesar participated in a live chat on Facebook answering dog behavior questions from his fans. Out of the thousands of submitted questions, Cesar answered 15 in the hour-long chat. You may be able to find out helpful tips and advice for yourself as well! How to Train Small DogsUnusual Feeding RoutineDog Barks Viciously at Other DogsDog Bites Visitors’ FeetConstant WhiningQuestion from Dog Whisperer Season 3 GuestDog Eats Too FastOne-Year Old Dog Afraid of EverythingDog Sniffs Everything on The WalkDog Hates Neighborhood KidsMy Chihuahuas Constantly FightDog Aggressive On LeashDog Sniffs Other Dogs’ UrineDog Scared of Traffic and BagsDog Too Old to

June 18, 2015 No Comments

Why Dogs Bark

By Cesar Millan Dogs bark as a form of communication. If your dog barks, there is a reason why. It may be simply a response to a stimulus, like a jogger running by the house—or it may be your dog’s way of asking for help. You need to find out why dogs bark in order to stop them from barking. Ongoing, excessive barking This is your dog’s way of sending you a distress signal. Somewhere his needs as an animal are not being met. Is his world anchored by a pack leader who projects calm-assertive energy? Are you walking with

June 18, 2015 No Comments

All About Dogs

Freedom Of Bark

As dog owners, we often get frustrated with the lack of communication we have with our dogs. But even without a common language between human and canine, our dogs say an awful lot to us through their bark alone. So imagine if that sole vocal form of communication was taken away. In an effort to give a voice back to the dogs, Massachusetts passed bill H.B. 344, known as “Logan’s Law,” that bans the controversial de-barking procedure without a diagnosed medical purpose. While several states have attempted similar legislation, including California, New Jersey, and Ohio, Massachusetts has set the precedent

June 18, 2015 No Comments

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5 Consejos Para Manejar El Ladrido Excesivo

Recuérdate, ¡ladrar es natural! Es un medio importante de comunicación para los perros. Pero desafortunadamente a veces pueden surgir problemas. Como líder de la manada, es tu obligación imponerte para controlar los ladridos excesivos. 1. Corrige y da seguimiento. Indica a tu perro que deje de ladrar utilizando una mirada, un sonido o una corrección física – como un toque ligero con tu mano – pero no te detengas ahí. Es posible que tu perro haga una pausa y después regrese al que estaba haciendo, su cuerpo relajado, pero el cerebro todavía alerta. ¡Ten paciencia! Aguarda hasta que tu perro

June 18, 2015 No Comments