They would much rather play with
their family than bark at strangers.
Not exact matches
Ultimately, it is in the better interest of an inveterate barker to have their
bark softened rather
than for a beloved
family pet to be relinquished to a shelter, or an otherwise healthy dog be euthanized.
«Dogs with a «food - bowl - half - empty» attitude are more likely to
bark, yowl and chew when left alone
than dogs with a sunnier outlook... In the United Kingdom, where the study was conducted, about half of
family dogs act out while alone at some point in their lives, according to a research report in the Oct. 12 issue of the journal Current Biology.»
They are one of the best guard dogs for
families, and as part of their job to protect their
family they are more likely to sneak up on a thief
than alert him by
barking.
Each Central
Bark Doggy Day Care location has a team of professionally trained staff members who understand dogs are more
than just pets, but friends that are part of your
family.
While many find this characteristic less
than charming, keep in mind that asking a dog to stop
barking is like asking a
family member to stop talking.
Another important thing to focus on is teaching your puppy self control during exciting times like food time or when the doorbell goes, as these will pave the way to your puppy growing up into a calm
family member rather
than a furry terror who
barks at the slightest noise or change, and generally rules the house.
They will
bark at strangers, but seem to be more interested in meeting and making friends with them
than they are defending their
family against them.
She never
barked, she came when called, she loved her
family and loved nothing more
than spending time with them.
Certain breeds belonging to the terrier
family are prone to more frequent
barking than breeds such as Greyhounds or Basenjis.