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The 6 Reasons Dogs Bark (And How to Make Them Stop!)

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5. Frustration Barking:

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Frustration barking is caused by long-term stress often brought about by boredom, desperation, and loneliness. It is characterized by repeated, endless, static barking that often ends in a howl.

During frustration barking, the dog may also exhibit behaviors such as digging, chewing, licking, or chasing objects, all of which are self-calming behaviors that help the dog expend excess energy, ease boredom, and keep busy.

How to stop frustration barking:

Frustration barking is the simplest type of barking to put an end to. The dog’s owner should spend more time with the dog, avoid leaving him alone for long periods of time, and give him something to do to stimulate his mental and physical senses. Because this type of barking stems from boredom and loneliness, provide an appropriate amount of exercise, spend time bonding, build his confidence, and provide mental stimulation.

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  1. Pingback: How to Stop a Dog from Barking - LabradorTrainingHQ

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    Ben

    Dec 25, 2016 at 11:19 am

    Noreen dogs are nocturnal, although they have been domesticated by human beings however they have many similarities with their closest cousins – wolves. Activity including barking can increase during night since basic traits and basic features make them do that. The best you can do for your dog and your grand daughter is to get your dog a few activities in the daytime so that he is tired dozes off in the night for that take help of dummies for dog training. Besides change the lighting pattern of the place where your dog is at night and observe which lights soothe him not to bark.

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    noreen

    Oct 21, 2016 at 1:47 am

    My 3 year old labrador retreaver barks at night a short as i call it a call bark have tried talking, hand signals leaving him but he eventually stops for a while then starts up again. He sleeps outside has since 9 months old, cannot come indoors as my son is allergic to dog hair, i think he is lonley i have to stay with him and do treat him to keep him quiet i know its wrong but i have to keep him quiet or he wakes my 2 year old granddaughter up. During the day he is quiet or barks to let me know someone is there i am more than frustrated, i understand he must listen but he will not be able to stay. I play with him during the day and give him as much attention as possible, any suggestions.

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