{"id":12428,"date":"2022-03-25T10:51:32","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:51:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-bark-more-or-less-as-they-get-older\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T10:51:32","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:51:32","slug":"do-dogs-bark-more-or-less-as-they-get-older","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-bark-more-or-less-as-they-get-older\/","title":{"rendered":"Do dogs bark more or less as they get older?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-bark-more-or-less-as-they-get-older\/#Do_dogs_bark_more_or_less_as_they_get_older\" title=\"Do dogs bark more or less as they get older?\">Do dogs bark more or less as they get older?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-bark-more-or-less-as-they-get-older\/#Why_is_my_dog_not_barking_anymore\" title=\"Why is my dog not barking anymore?\">Why is my dog not barking anymore?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-bark-more-or-less-as-they-get-older\/#Do_Old_dogs_lose_the_ability_to_bark\" title=\"Do Old dogs lose the ability to bark?\">Do Old dogs lose the ability to bark?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-bark-more-or-less-as-they-get-older\/#Why_has_my_older_dogs_bark_changed\" title=\"Why has my older dog&#8217;s bark changed?\">Why has my older dog&#8217;s bark changed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-bark-more-or-less-as-they-get-older\/#Do_dogs_bark_less_when_they_get_older\" title=\"Do dogs bark less when they get older?\">Do dogs bark less when they get older?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-bark-more-or-less-as-they-get-older\/#Will_dogs_grow_out_of_barking\" title=\"Will dogs grow out of barking?\">Will dogs grow out of barking?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-bark-more-or-less-as-they-get-older\/#How_do_you_get_an_older_dog_to_stop_barking\" title=\"How do you get an older dog to stop barking?\">How do you get an older dog to stop barking?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-bark-more-or-less-as-they-get-older\/#Why_is_my_dog_barking_more\" title=\"Why is my dog barking more?\">Why is my dog barking more?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-bark-more-or-less-as-they-get-older\/#Can_a_dog_ever_give_up_barking\" title=\"Can a dog ever give up barking?\">Can a dog ever give up barking?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-bark-more-or-less-as-they-get-older\/#Can_dogs_lose_their_barks\" title=\"Can dogs lose their barks?\">Can dogs lose their barks?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-bark-more-or-less-as-they-get-older\/#Why_does_my_senior_dog_not_bark\" title=\"Why does my senior dog not bark?\">Why does my senior dog not bark?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-bark-more-or-less-as-they-get-older\/#Can_dogs_lose_the_ability_to_bark\" title=\"Can dogs lose the ability to bark?\">Can dogs lose the ability to bark?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-bark-more-or-less-as-they-get-older\/#What_causes_a_dog_to_suddenly_stop_barking\" title=\"What causes a dog to suddenly stop barking?\">What causes a dog to suddenly stop barking?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-bark-more-or-less-as-they-get-older\/#Do_dogs_bark_change_as_they_get_older\" title=\"Do dogs bark change as they get older?\">Do dogs bark change as they get older?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-bark-more-or-less-as-they-get-older\/#Why_does_my_senior_dog_have_a_hoarse_bark\" title=\"Why does my senior dog have a hoarse bark?\">Why does my senior dog have a hoarse bark?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-bark-more-or-less-as-they-get-older\/#Why_is_my_dogs_bark_sound_hoarse\" title=\"Why is my dogs bark sound hoarse?\">Why is my dogs bark sound hoarse?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-bark-more-or-less-as-they-get-older\/#Why_does_my_older_dog_no_longer_bark\" title=\"Why does my older dog no longer bark?\">Why does my older dog no longer bark?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-bark-more-or-less-as-they-get-older\/#Will_my_dog_grow_out_of_barking\" title=\"Will my dog grow out of barking?\">Will my dog grow out of barking?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-bark-more-or-less-as-they-get-older\/#Why_does_my_dog_barely_bark\" title=\"Why does my dog barely bark?\">Why does my dog barely bark?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-bark-more-or-less-as-they-get-older\/#Do_dogs_grow_out_of_excessive_barking\" title=\"Do dogs grow out of excessive barking?\">Do dogs grow out of excessive barking?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-bark-more-or-less-as-they-get-older\/#Do_dogs_stop_barking_as_they_get_older\" title=\"Do dogs stop barking as they get older?\">Do dogs stop barking as they get older?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-bark-more-or-less-as-they-get-older\/#Do_dogs_ever_get_tired_of_barking\" title=\"Do dogs ever get tired of barking?\">Do dogs ever get tired of barking?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_bark_more_or_less_as_they_get_older\"><\/span>Do dogs bark more or less as they get older?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Root of the Behavior <b>One of the most noticeable things senior dogs exhibit is increased barking. Stress in aging dogs tends to cause more vocalization such as whining, howling and barking. This may be a result of separation anxiety but it could also be your aging dog&#8217;s way of getting your attention.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_not_barking_anymore\"><\/span>Why is my dog not barking anymore?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Vocal Stress or Health Issues If you have a dog that has suddenly stopped barking or appears to be trying to bark without making any noise, it could be that <b>too much barking has strained his voice. Recent surgery is another reason your dog might be more silent than normal, or he simply might not be feeling well.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Old_dogs_lose_the_ability_to_bark\"><\/span>Do Old dogs lose the ability to bark?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Nothing remains the way it is. You will find that your dog may start acting differently with old age. If your old or senior dog no longer barks, it&#8217;s important to evaluate the situation: the root cause may be a serious underlying medical condition.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_has_my_older_dogs_bark_changed\"><\/span>Why has my older dog&#8217;s bark changed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A dog&#8217;s bark will change when <b>something has caused physical damage to the throat. If you have other dogs in the house or if your pet interacts with other dogs outside the home, then a quick tussle or bite from another animal could lead to damage to the throat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_bark_less_when_they_get_older\"><\/span>Do dogs bark less when they get older?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It may take weeks of practice, but <b>your old dog will eventually get the message and bark less and less, until he&#8217;s so quiet you actually miss the odd bark!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_dogs_grow_out_of_barking\"><\/span>Will dogs grow out of barking?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Barking can&#8217;t be totally eliminated as it is a natural behavior and a form of puppy communication, but you can teach your puppy to reduce barking.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_an_older_dog_to_stop_barking\"><\/span>How do you get an older dog to stop barking?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Ignore the barking<\/b><\/p>\n<li>When you put your dog in their crate or in a gated room, turn your back and ignore them.<\/li>\n<li>Once they stop barking, turn around, praise them and give a treat.<\/li>\n<li>As they catch on that being quiet gets them a treat, lengthen the amount of time they must remain quiet before being rewarded.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_barking_more\"><\/span>Why is my dog barking more?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Common causes of excessive or inappropriate barking are: <b>excitement; boredom; anxiety; disturbances and attention-seeking behaviour. Address the reason for the unwanted barking and you will reduce it. Always remember to reward your dog&#8217;s quiet behaviour. Read on to find out more.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_dog_ever_give_up_barking\"><\/span>Can a dog ever give up barking?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Barking is normal dog behavior and puppies won&#8217;t grow out of it, but you can take positive steps to reduce it and teach your dog alternative ways to communicate.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_lose_their_barks\"><\/span>Can dogs lose their barks?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Just like humans, <b>dogs can contract an upper respiratory infection that can lead to laryngitis which causes them to lose their bark or to sound hoarse. Common symptoms of the infection include lack of appetite, reddening of the ears and laryngitis.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_senior_dog_not_bark\"><\/span>Why does my senior dog not bark?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you have a dog that has suddenly stopped barking or appears to be trying to bark without making any noise, it could be that <b>too much barking has strained his voice. Recent surgery is another reason your dog might be more silent than normal, or he simply might not be feeling well.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_lose_the_ability_to_bark\"><\/span>Can dogs lose the ability to bark?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Just like humans, <b>dogs can contract an upper respiratory infection that can lead to laryngitis which causes them to lose their bark or to sound hoarse. Common symptoms of the infection include lack of appetite, reddening of the ears and laryngitis.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_causes_a_dog_to_suddenly_stop_barking\"><\/span>What causes a dog to suddenly stop barking?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Throat pain and strained vocal cords are the most common health-related reasons that dogs suddenly stop barking. Typically, this is a result of barking too much in the days prior. Much like humans, dogs can go hoarse from talking too much. Past experiences can also factor into why a dog stops barking.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_bark_change_as_they_get_older\"><\/span>Do dogs bark change as they get older?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Muffled or weak bark  <b>The larynx, or the voice box, loses innervation over the years and can change the sound of a bark or meow. This is probably a benign change, but worth talking to your veterinarian about as it could be related to laryngeal paralysis.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_senior_dog_have_a_hoarse_bark\"><\/span>Why does my senior dog have a hoarse bark?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A hoarse bark can have many causes including <b>an upper respiratory tract infection and laryngitis. Dogs can also become hoarse if they were barking excessively prior. Yelping indicates pain and if his ear is sore, there may well be an infection. A vet visit is best so they can check him all over.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dogs_bark_sound_hoarse\"><\/span>Why is my dogs bark sound hoarse?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs can get hoarse. <b>It can be a sign that they have barked so long their larynx has become irritated. At the same time, it can be an indication that they are suffering from periodontal disease, gingivitis, pharyngitis, or laryngitis. Your veterinarian can examine your dog and check for these conditions.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_older_dog_no_longer_bark\"><\/span>Why does my older dog no longer bark?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you have a dog that has suddenly stopped barking or appears to be trying to bark without making any noise, it could be that <b>too much barking has strained his voice. Recent surgery is another reason your dog might be more silent than normal, or he simply might not be feeling well.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_my_dog_grow_out_of_barking\"><\/span>Will my dog grow out of barking?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Barking can&#8217;t be totally eliminated as it is a natural behavior and a form of puppy communication, but you can teach your puppy to reduce barking.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_barely_bark\"><\/span>Why does my dog barely bark?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Respiratory conditions, chronic vomiting, trauma to the larynx or trachea, and metabolic disorders are all possible medical reasons why a dog doesn&#8217;t bark. Anything that affects the larynx (voice box) can make it painful and even impossible for a dog to bark. Laryngeal disease is one of the most common culprits.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_grow_out_of_excessive_barking\"><\/span>Do dogs grow out of excessive barking?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Barking can&#8217;t be totally eliminated as it is a natural behavior and a form of puppy communication, but you can teach your puppy to reduce barking.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_stop_barking_as_they_get_older\"><\/span>Do dogs stop barking as they get older?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It may take weeks of practice, but <b>your old dog will eventually get the message and bark less and less, until he&#8217;s so quiet you actually miss the odd bark!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_ever_get_tired_of_barking\"><\/span>Do dogs ever get tired of barking?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Dogs do not get tired of barking and will often continue barking until they get some kind of response. As a dog gets more physically tired overall, this may slow their barking, but the urge to bark often remains. Reasons why dogs bark excessively include fear, boredom, and alarm.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Do dogs bark more or less as they get older?Why is my dog not barking anymore?Do Old dogs lose the ability to bark?Why has my older dog&#8217;s bark changed?Do dogs bark less when they get older?Will dogs grow out of barking?How do you get an older dog to stop barking?Why is my&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12428"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12428"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12428\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12428"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12428"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12428"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}