Hey there One or two sharp, short
barks of high or midrange pitch is the most typical greeting sound, and it
usually replaces
alarm barks when a visitor is recognized as friendly.
Even though dogs
bark for many reasons including excitement, anxiety, for attention or to sound the
alarm, the best prescription for any
barking issue, whatever the cause, is
usually increased exercise and mental stimulation which helps refocus a dog's mind and tire her out, therefore reducing the need to
bark.