Dog Hospital » dog barking

Dog Etiquette When Camping

Maximillian — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 16:48:44 +0000

Have you noticed how many campsites have banned dogs from their properties? This is the fault of irresponsible dog owners who make it very difficult for others. So below is some common sense advice on what to do with your dog when you are lucky enough to visit a campsite that allows dogs.

Keep your dog on a leash or confined behind a portable fence when you are camping. Remember that not everyone who camps likes dogs. In fact, some people go to campsites to get away from dogs! Having strya dogs running around a campsite can be very stressful to say the least.

Always clean up after your dog. The last thing I want is to get dog poop smudged up against my sneakers, emitting a distasteful smell around my tent. Dog poop is a mess on the trails in your neighborhood at home, and just as much of a mess in the campgrounds.

Manage your dog’s barking. Keep them quiet so they don’t disturb the tranquility and peace of the campsite. Most of us go camping into the wilderness to get some peace and quiet. Dogs bark. We cannot stop that. But excessive dog barking should not be tolerated. Dogs bark more out in the country as they hear noises they are not accustomed to.

Don’t allow your dog to swim close to people fishing. This is the most annoying thing for a fisherman who has probably waited patiently for a catch, only to find a dog swimming nearby scaring off the fish. This is a point that many of us who do not fish understand.

By using these tips and employing a little bit of courtesy to our fellow campers, we will be able to enjoy our camping trips with our best friends for many years to come.

Dog training tips: how to stop barking

Maximillian — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 21:50:59 +0000

Dogs are one of the most popular pets in the United States. With dogs come many trials and also much joy. One of the most frequently complained about problems that come with a dog is their bark. A dog’s bark can not only be disruptive, but it can be very nerve racking for the owner and everyone in hearing range. There are several ways to teach a dog not to bark.

One of the most popular ways to train a dog not to bark is a bark collar. These collars are fitted with mechanisms that react to a dog’s bark in a way that disturbs the dog and stops it from barking. There are several types of these collars.

The first type is a shock bark collar. This bark collar has a unit attached to it with metal pegs that make constant contact with the dog’s neck. The unit is run by batteries. When the dog lets out a bark, the speaker on the unit picks it up and sends a small shock to the dog through the metal pegs. Eventually, the dog associates barking with the shock and will not bark. This type of collar is considered inhumane by many.

The second type is a citronella bark collar. These collars also contain a small unit run by batteries with aerosol citronella inside of it. When the dog barks, the speaker picks it up and emits a quick spray of citronella under the dog’s nose. The citronella serves several purposes and attacks several of the dog’s senses. They are affected by the smell, sound, and sight of the citronella and eventually figure out that not barking will get rid of these things. This is a more humane version of the bark collar.

More..

Barking and Growling Problems

Jenny — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 18:18:22 +0000

Does your dog growl or bark when a stranger approaches your house or when something goes bump in the night? If so, you’re not alone. Most dogs will vocalize when they are exposed to new or different situations, including strange people or animals entering their territory; being separated from their pack, mother or even your family members; or new or alarming sounds. Dogs may also bark or growl when they see prey, such as squirrels, and they may bark for attention, food or if they are anxious.Dogs often growl when they are fearful or trying to assert themselves in a situation. If the dog’s fear or assertiveness is alleviated by growling or barking, the dog will learn that his behavior is acceptable and the behavior may become more frequent or severe.

Some medical problems may cause growling or barking and older pets experiencing senile changes may have barking problems. Intense and continuous barking may be considered compulsive. Check with your veterinarian to evaluate your pet’s barking or growling problem. Behavior training and drug therapy may be helpful in reducing barking for pets with medical, geriatric and compulsive disorders.

Socialize Your Puppy Acclimate your puppy to a variety of different people, environments, situations and noises to help lessen anxiety as your puppy grows. Make sure your puppy spends time alone so that he doesn’t develop separation anxiety while you are away from him . Proper training is essential to preventing behavior problems, such as growling and barking. Ask you veterinarian for more information about puppy training and see .

Correcting a Barking or Growling Problem Correcting a barking or growling problem first requires that you have effective management of your dog. Once you have achieved this, you can begin to train your dog to lessen his barking or growling behavior by using rewards for quiet behavior. The reward should be something that the dog really likes such as a favorite treat, tummy rubs, or a favorite toy. Punishment is generally ineffective in correcting barking problems. Too much punishment may even exacerbate the behavior and cause the dog to be fearful or aggressive.

More..