Why Do Dogs Bark
It is one of their means of communication, but many times we do not know very well why dogs bark. In this article we will tell you about the different reasons for barking in canines. It is more than interesting!
Dogs bark, why?
If we have a dog at home, we know that it barks for different reasons; but sometimes we do not know the reason well and, either we reprimand him, or we are frightened. Therefore, it is good to know why dogs bark:
1. Due to stress
There are different things that stress our pets, which depends on personality, experience, and even breed or species. And to put aside the stress they carry out, they have certain habits, including barking.
Many times we cannot determine when the canine becomes barking due to stress, but we can recognize which situations make it louder. For example, if you have been subjected to harsh living conditions in the past, if you have spent a lot of time in isolation, or if you are frustrated by something you cannot do, such as traversing a small space, you are more likely to bark.
2. Out of boredom
Many dogs that spend most of the day alone get bored. .. and when that happens they can commit certain ‘pranks’ such as breaking plants or taking the owner’s clothes out of the closet or barking and howling. The only way to know is if a neighbor informs us or if the barking is heard from afar.
This also happens when the animal is isolated in a patio, garden or terrace, away from family activities, even when the owners are in the house. To reduce this type of barking, it is recommended to pay attention to it, offer it toys and play with it when we return home.
3. For overflowing joy
It is not enough to move the tail quickly or to jump high when its owner arrives, they give him his food or it is time for games. Some dogs bark in these situations in order to express their joy or excitement about what is happening.
4. By external stimuli
The ear of the dog is much more developed than that of humans, something that you already know. Therefore, it is normal for them to perceive sounds that go unnoticed for us. This does not mean that there is imminent danger outside the home, because in many cases it is nothing more than a cat, a squirrel or a bird that passed by.
5. Out of frustration
Of course pets get frustrated when something doesn’t go their way. And one way to express that frustration is by barking. In what situations do dogs bark from this emotion? For example, when they play with laser lights, when the ball is shown but not thrown to them, or when it is ‘behind’ other family members during the game.
6. For territorial behaviors
Another reason why dogs bark for no apparent reason has to do with their behavior, precisely because they show that they ‘own’ a territory (for example, the house). If our pet is placed at the door, balcony or gate, and begins to bark, it is likely that it wants to indicate to other animals that ‘there he is the boss’ and thus avoid the passage of any intruder.
7. For health problems
Did you know that dogs that have a disease or disability are more likely to bark for anything ? We mainly refer to those blind or deaf animals, who do not understand their environment and use barking to defend themselves.
8. By genetics
Finally, we have to talk about the genetic load of many dogs that leads them to bark more than others. Certain breeds, such as the beagle, the cocker spaniel or the basset hound – hunting – tend to bark more than, for example, molossi. Also, small dogs like the Poodle are more barking than large breeds, like the Golden Retriever.
Now you know many of the reasons why dogs bark. And you understand your beloved pet more!
