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Why Do Dogs EXCESSIVELY Bark
As long as it’s not excessive, barking can be acceptable or even beneficial. Then it is considered a behavioral problem. To solve the issue of the excessive barking, it is crucial to identify the root cause.
Some dogs bark for a variety of reasons, including separation anxiety, attention seeking, as part of play, to express needs like “I need to go out” or “I want a treat,” as a result of health issues, and in response to certain stimuli like noises, other dogs, cats or other animals, delivery people, and/or strange noises.
A dog’s barking at strangers is typically an arousal response to communicate an alert, to demonstrate fear, or to provide protection. This bark may be encouraged by your actions, the barking of other dogs, or even by the way that dogs wind themselves up.
Dogs that bark at strangers can be demonstrating territorial barking. This kind of barking can happen when your dog perceives strangers as potentially dangerous. While communicating an alert with a bark may be acceptable, some dogs go overboard. This is particularly true for fearful and anxious dogs since they have a tendency to be more reactive. Fearful and anxious dogs frequently bark at anything and can be slow to calm down.
Reducing Your Dog’s Exposure to Strangers
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1 Obscure your dog’s view of strangers at the door. It’s important that you manage your dog’s barking by creating an environment that will limit his sight of others. Keep your curtains or blinds closed during the day when your dog is home. You can also set up a baby gate so your dog cannot get into rooms that have large bay windows where he can see outside.[5]
- To make it more difficult for your dog to see people outsidecover the windows with a glass coating or removable plastic film for a more long-lasting solution. Your dog will be less motivated to defend his territory and bark if you do this because it will be harder for him to see people.