So I made this title harsh on purpose, because I really want to get peoples attention! I don’t know about you but, I am disgusted that there is little protection for pets, whose owners’ think it is okay to tape a dogs mouth shut because they bark. There have been multiply occasions when people have flooded the authorities phones asking for them to intervene and protect the dogs from owners who posted online that they taped their dogs mouth shut for barking.
Well I have news for people who do not like dogs to bark, dogs throughout history have barked and they will continue to so! Dogs bark to communicate a message to you. If you are not willing to learn what your dog is trying to communicate, you should not own a dog. It really is that simple.
A few reasons for dogs barking:
They hear a noise and want to warn you.
They have anxiety and their attention needs to be redirected to decrease their stress level.
They have missed you and want your attention. Especially, if they spent the day at home alone waiting for you.
They could be sick.
Yesterday, Lucy got spayed. The vet was an hour away and needed to get up at 4:45 am to get everything situated before driving Lucy to the vets. Lucy is doing great but she was very tired from a very stressful day. In order to get Lucy in the car I needed to put her puppies in the small crate and place them in my car. The puppies cried because they wanted to be with Lucy and so she jumped in the car to ensure her puppies were safe. I also needed to bring the puppies with me to pick her up at the vet.
However, the puppies who still nurse (because Lucy allows them too) where not allowed to be with their mom last night). The puppies cried and barked a great deal last night and even today because they are very confused at to why they cannot be close to their mom. I taped a few seconds of the puppies barking through the door when I was trying to get them settled.
What I have learned to quiet these puppies who want their Mom is to redirect their attention to toys to play with and new things to chase. Once they find something to get their mind off wanting to be close to mom they begin to play, playing results in getting tired out and taking long naps!
Now, trust me, I have multiply virtual job interviews today. I know barking dogs can ruin my entire interview, but their are multiply kind strategies to make your dog be quiet in a loving manner. Right now there are five dogs in my house so it can get loud. But as I stated earlier part of all dogs personalities is their barking.
I have enclosed a few articles I found online to assist others to kindly quiet there dogs. Have a wonderful day my pet loving friends!
http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/pets/dog-behavior/how-to-get-your-dog-to-stop-barking-inside
http://www.perfectpaws.com/bark.html#.Vubq4OZkZOY
http://pets.webmd.com/dogs/guide/understanding-why-dogs-bark
Positive ways to stop your dog from barking! So I made this title harsh on purpose, because I really want to get peoples attention! I don't know about you but, I am disgusted that there is little protection for pets, whose owners' think it is okay to tape a dogs mouth shut because they bark.