Many people mistake this breed for a great watch dog due to its size but, while its size may deter intruders, it will be more likely to welcome
strangers than bark at them.
Warm and trusting, the Siberian Husky is most likely to make friends with
strangers than bark at them.
Not exact matches
When the test dogs heard a
strange dog
barking, they stayed closer to and for a longer period of time at their home's gate
than when they heard the
bark of a familiar dog.
When it comes to
barking at
strangers or other animals, Barbara Wright — dog trainer and founder of Positive Puppies — recommends that instead of shying away from social situations, or worse still, hitting your pup, paw - rents can use treats to get their dog to focus on them rather
than on whatever he was previously
barking at.
For people who are familiar with the breed, they know that these dogs would rather take a nap
than bark at
strangers.
They would much rather play with their family
than bark at
strangers.
I must agree that this old cocker spaniel had underlying health problems - and if she needed to be muzzled
than obviously she was feeling alot of anxiety to begin with -LCB- dogs become anxious because they're being left by thier owners, taken away by
strange people that they do nt know, and placed in a loud, stressful enviroment with other
barking dogs.
They do
bark but they care more about getting - to - know the
stranger than warding off any potential danger.
They tend to
bark at
strangers, although as a greeting rather
than a warning.
We felt strongly that being home in their familiar environment would be far less stressful for them
than encountering the many
strangers along with the din of their
barking dogs and nervous cats at a shelter.
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.
A dog regardless of how friendly he is, will more
than likely still
bark when they hear
strangers approaching their home.
I evaluated this dog, and sooner
than later, figured out the dog was really acting out of fear as he left a dribble of urine when he faced a
stranger coming into his home and tried attacking this person with
barking, lunging and nipping at the heels.
If your goals include simple manners at home, a walk with your dog rather
than being dragged down the street, child and dog safety training, or an end to growling and
barking at
strange dogs and people, Bright Dogs Modern Training & Behavior can help.