{"id":9637,"date":"2022-03-25T06:42:42","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:42:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-bark-so-much-for-no-reason\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T06:42:42","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:42:42","slug":"why-does-my-dog-bark-so-much-for-no-reason","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-bark-so-much-for-no-reason\/","title":{"rendered":"Why does my dog bark so much for no reason?"},"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\/why-does-my-dog-bark-so-much-for-no-reason\/#Why_does_my_dog_bark_so_much_for_no_reason\" title=\"Why does my dog bark so much for no reason?\">Why does my dog bark so much for no reason?<\/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\/why-does-my-dog-bark-so-much-for-no-reason\/#What_does_it_mean_when_a_dog_barks_excessively\" title=\"What does it mean when a dog barks excessively?\">What does it mean when a dog barks excessively?<\/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\/why-does-my-dog-bark-so-much-for-no-reason\/#How_do_I_stop_my_dog_barking_for_no_reason\" title=\"How do I stop my dog barking for no reason?\">How do I stop my dog barking for no reason?<\/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\/why-does-my-dog-bark-so-much-for-no-reason\/#What_does_it_mean_when_your_dog_barks_at_nothing\" title=\"What does it mean when your dog barks at nothing?\">What does it mean when your dog barks at nothing?<\/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\/why-does-my-dog-bark-so-much-for-no-reason\/#Why_is_my_dog_barking_excessively_all_of_a_sudden\" title=\"Why is my dog barking excessively all of a sudden?\">Why is my dog barking excessively all of a sudden?<\/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\/why-does-my-dog-bark-so-much-for-no-reason\/#What_causes_excessive_barking\" title=\"What causes excessive barking?\">What causes excessive 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\/why-does-my-dog-bark-so-much-for-no-reason\/#Why_do_dogs_start_barking_for_no_reason\" title=\"Why do dogs start barking for no reason?\">Why do dogs start barking for no reason?<\/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\/why-does-my-dog-bark-so-much-for-no-reason\/#How_do_I_stop_my_dog_from_unnecessary_barking\" title=\"How do I stop my dog from unnecessary barking?\">How do I stop my dog from unnecessary barking?<\/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\/why-does-my-dog-bark-so-much-for-no-reason\/#How_do_you_make_a_dog_shut_up\" title=\"How do you make a dog shut up?\">How do you make a dog shut up?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_bark_so_much_for_no_reason\"><\/span>Why does my dog bark so much for no reason?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are several potential explanations as to why your dog may bark for what seems like no reason. These include <b>boredom, frustration, anxiety, or excitement. Some dogs do exhibit compulsive barking which is the closest to barking for no reason. This is usually accompanied by pacing.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_a_dog_barks_excessively\"><\/span>What does it mean when a dog barks excessively?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some common causes of excessive barking include <b>disturbances, excitement, boredom, anxiety, and attention-seeking. If you can pinpoint the reason why your dog is barking too much, you&#8217;ll be able to reduce it.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_stop_my_dog_barking_for_no_reason\"><\/span>How do I stop my dog barking for no reason?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>How to stop your dog from barking<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Don&#8217;t tell your dog off. Although their barking may be frustrating, never tell your dog off.  <\/li>\n<li>Avoid things your dog finds scary.  <\/li>\n<li>Teach your dog calmer ways of telling you what they want.  <\/li>\n<li>Make sure your pooch is staying active.  <\/li>\n<li>Don&#8217;t reward your dog for barking.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_your_dog_barks_at_nothing\"><\/span>What does it mean when your dog barks at nothing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>All dogs bark, it is their main form of communication and it is completely normal. Their reasons for barking, however, are not always obvious to humans. Often it seems they are barking at absolutely nothing and you may think they are crazy or have a sense of the supernatural. Rest assured, <b>they are perfectly sane<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_barking_excessively_all_of_a_sudden\"><\/span>Why is my dog barking excessively all of a sudden?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>See your veterinarian if the barking may be associated with any of these issues: <b>sudden changes in behavior, aging, or anxiety. If the barking arises suddenly along with other signs of distress, such as panting, pacing, whining, and lip licking, this change may indicate a health concern.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_causes_excessive_barking\"><\/span>What causes excessive barking?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog is barking too much, you need to understand why. Some common causes of excessive barking include <b>disturbances, excitement, boredom, anxiety, and attention-seeking. If you can pinpoint the reason why your dog is barking too much, you&#8217;ll be able to reduce it.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_start_barking_for_no_reason\"><\/span>Why do dogs start barking for no reason?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs bark for a multitude of reasons. He may be barking because of separation anxiety, to establish and maintain territory, due to illness or injury, as a form of alarm, from frustration or seeking attention, as a greeting or as part of a social situation.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_stop_my_dog_from_unnecessary_barking\"><\/span>How do I stop my dog from unnecessary 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=\"How_do_you_make_a_dog_shut_up\"><\/span>How do you make a dog shut up?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Try these tips:<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Offer distractions. Bored dogs will be less inclined to bark if they are given plenty of toys to play with.  <\/li>\n<li>Keep your dog active.  <\/li>\n<li>Work your dog&#8217;s brain.  <\/li>\n<li>Desensitize your pet.  <\/li>\n<li>Teach the quiet command.  <\/li>\n<li>Change up his routine.  <\/li>\n<li>Teach her how to meet and greet.  <\/li>\n<li>Don&#8217;t reward barking.<\/li>\n<p>22-Sept-2010<\/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<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why does my dog bark so much for no reason?What does it mean when a dog barks excessively?How do I stop my dog barking for no reason?What does it mean when your dog barks at nothing?Why is my dog barking excessively all of a sudden?What causes excessive barking?Why do dogs start barking&#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\/9637"}],"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=9637"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9637\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9637"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9637"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9637"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}