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Tag Archives: barking
How to control your dog in the park
2 CommentsQ: My dog always barks at other dogs in the park. He’s never attacked a dog, but he doesn’t sound friendly. When we walk somewhere new, he doesn’t bark, and even plays with other dogs. Why?
A: As your dog is friendly towards other dogs when he’s walked in a new area, I don’t think his behaviour is related to a fear of dogs. If you walk him in the same park frequently, it’s possible your dog may regard that park as part of his territory. He is probably Read more >
How to conquer ‘little dog syndrome’
Leave a commentQ: I have an 18-month-old Yorkshire Terrier called Butler who barks like mad when anybody comes in the house. When I take him for a walk he tries to bite people’s ankles. Can you help?
A: This sounds like a classic case of ‘little dog syndrome’, where your dog is nervous and uses aggression to keep people away. If the barking has gone on for the first 18 months of Butler’s life, then Read more >
Stop your dog barking at strangers
Leave a commentQ: My dog is normally well behaved, but when he’s left in the car while I go shopping, he barks at passers-by. Why is he doing this? A: We often use the car to take our dogs for a walk, … Read more >
Controlling your dog’s barking
Leave a commentQ: My dog loves people, but she constantly barks at the postman and delivery people. Why might she be doing this? A: This is quite a common problem with dogs. As dogs are pack animals, they have a very strong … Read more >
How to stop your dog barking at strangers
1 CommentQ: Oscar, our German Shepherd, met lots of people as a puppy, but has started to bark at people wearing coats and hats. Why?
A: This is not an uncommon behaviour, particularly with German Shepherds. It sounds as though you obtained Oscar as a puppy in the spring. Although you spent time socialising him Read more >
