{"id":6169,"date":"2022-03-25T06:36:09","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:36:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-ignore-my-dog-barking-at-night\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T06:36:09","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:36:09","slug":"should-i-ignore-my-dog-barking-at-night","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-ignore-my-dog-barking-at-night\/","title":{"rendered":"Should I ignore my dog barking at night?"},"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\/should-i-ignore-my-dog-barking-at-night\/#Should_I_ignore_my_dog_barking_at_night\" title=\"Should I ignore my dog barking at night?\">Should I ignore my dog barking at night?<\/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\/should-i-ignore-my-dog-barking-at-night\/#Why_does_my_dog_bark_at_night_for_no_reason\" title=\"Why does my dog bark at night for no reason?\">Why does my dog bark at night for no reason?<\/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\/should-i-ignore-my-dog-barking-at-night\/#Should_I_go_to_my_dog_when_he_barks_at_night\" title=\"Should I go to my dog when he barks at night?\">Should I go to my dog when he barks at night?<\/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\/should-i-ignore-my-dog-barking-at-night\/#How_do_I_get_my_dog_to_stop_barking_at_night\" title=\"How do I get my dog to stop barking at night?\">How do I get my dog to stop barking at night?<\/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\/should-i-ignore-my-dog-barking-at-night\/#Will_a_dog_stop_barking_if_you_ignore_it\" title=\"Will a dog stop barking if you ignore it?\">Will a dog stop barking if you ignore it?<\/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\/should-i-ignore-my-dog-barking-at-night\/#Why_do_dogs_bark_at_3am\" title=\"Why do dogs bark at 3am?\">Why do dogs bark at 3am?<\/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\/should-i-ignore-my-dog-barking-at-night\/#What_to_do_with_a_dog_that_barks_at_night\" title=\"What to do with a dog that barks at night?\">What to do with a dog that barks at night?<\/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\/should-i-ignore-my-dog-barking-at-night\/#Is_it_OK_to_ignore_your_dog\" title=\"Is it OK to ignore your dog?\">Is it OK to ignore your dog?<\/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\/should-i-ignore-my-dog-barking-at-night\/#What_stops_a_barking_dog\" title=\"What stops a barking dog?\">What stops a barking dog?<\/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\/should-i-ignore-my-dog-barking-at-night\/#How_do_you_discipline_a_dog_that_wont_stop_barking\" title=\"How do you discipline a dog that won&#8217;t stop barking?\">How do you discipline a dog that won&#8217;t stop barking?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_ignore_my_dog_barking_at_night\"><\/span>Should I ignore my dog barking at night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>It is important that you completely ignore your dog if you feel they are barking for attention, otherwise the barking will continue. If you tell your dog &#8216;quiet,&#8217; &#8216;shush&#8217; or any other vocalization to tell them to stop, that is considered attention to your dog.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_bark_at_night_for_no_reason\"><\/span>Why does my dog bark at night for no reason?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs tend to bark to communicate or defend their territory. If your pup has recently started barking during the night, <b>they may be seeking your attention or trying to warn you of a possible intruder. However, sudden nighttime barking could also be a sign that your dog is ill.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_go_to_my_dog_when_he_barks_at_night\"><\/span>Should I go to my dog when he barks at night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Solution. In order to stop your dog from barking at night, <b>don&#8217;t let your dog go outside without you until he learns the desired behavior. Instead of opening the door and letting your dog run freely, put your dog on a leash and go outside with him. This way, you stay in control of the situation.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_my_dog_to_stop_barking_at_night\"><\/span>How do I get my dog to stop barking at night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you can establish what the stimulus is then there may be some simple solutions to fix it  <b>move the dog to sleep in a different room, draw the curtains or fit window film to certain windows (often the simplest and easiest way to fix barking at external stimuli whether night or day), turn off security lighting etc.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_a_dog_stop_barking_if_you_ignore_it\"><\/span>Will a dog stop barking if you ignore it?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog demands your attention by barking or jumps up on you, you might have seen the training advice to ignore these unwanted behaviors. This is well-intended but incomplete advice  if you only ignore the behavior, <b>your dog will probably never learn to stop barking, jumping, or pulling<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_bark_at_3am\"><\/span>Why do dogs bark at 3am?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>It is important that you completely ignore your dog if you feel they are barking for attention, otherwise the barking will continue. If you tell your dog &#8216;quiet,&#8217; &#8216;shush&#8217; or any other vocalization to tell them to stop, that is considered attention to your dog.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_with_a_dog_that_barks_at_night\"><\/span>What to do with a dog that barks at night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>It is important that you completely ignore your dog if you feel they are barking for attention, otherwise the barking will continue. If you tell your dog &#8216;quiet,&#8217; &#8216;shush&#8217; or any other vocalization to tell them to stop, that is considered attention to your dog.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_OK_to_ignore_your_dog\"><\/span>Is it OK to ignore your dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While it might seem counterintuitive, <b>ignoring your dog can sometimes work as a useful training tool. The idea is that when you react to an unwanted behavior, you are actually rewarding the behavior. So ignoring behavior is particularly helpful when what the dog seeks is your attention.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_stops_a_barking_dog\"><\/span>What stops a barking dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When your dog is barking, say <b>Quiet in a calm, firm voice. Wait until they stop barking, even if it&#8217;s just to take a breath, then praise them and give them a treat. Just be careful to never reward them while they are barking.  Take a long walk or run, play ball or take a trip to the dog park before leaving.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_discipline_a_dog_that_wont_stop_barking\"><\/span>How do you discipline a dog that won&#8217;t stop barking?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>It is important that you completely ignore your dog if you feel they are barking for attention, otherwise the barking will continue. If you tell your dog &#8216;quiet,&#8217; &#8216;shush&#8217; or any other vocalization to tell them to stop, that is considered attention to your dog.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Should I ignore my dog barking at night?Why does my dog bark at night for no reason?Should I go to my dog when he barks at night?How do I get my dog to stop barking at night?Will a dog stop barking if you ignore it?Why do dogs bark at 3am?What to do&#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":[],"class_list":["post-6169","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6169"}],"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=6169"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6169\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6169"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6169"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6169"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}