Free consultation and order
warencorb My Cart 0 item(s) - £0.00
Your shopping cart is empty!

How to discourage a dog from continuous barking

Barking is the natural way of vocalisation in dogs. It is therefore quite normal for your four-legged friend to make itself heard in this way. However, if dogs bark constantly, this can be a nuisance and sometimes causes problems with annoyed neighbours.


Find out below why dogs bark and how you can stop your four-legged friend from doing so continuously.

Why dogs bark

You should be aware that in principle dogs don't just bark for the sake of it. Your four-legged friend doesn't want to annoy you, but rather wants to communicate with you. Barking is simply part of the dog's language and is used, for example, to greet you or to point out a supposed intruder.


However, if your dog barks excessively, this is no longer normal behaviour. In this case you should take a closer look and try to find out the cause of your dog's frequent barking.

Some of the most common reasons for constant barking include:

  • Insecurity
  • Boredom and frustration
  • Pain

Insecure dogs bark

If a dog feels anxious in everyday life, it is very likely that it will bark more often. You should be aware that if your dog feels insecure, your own behaviour and state of mind might responsible. Your four-legged friend can sense your anxiety and become nervous as a result. Try you stay calm to give your four-legged friend a sense of security so that it does not pick up on your nervousness.


Frustrated and bored dogs bark

In addition to insecurity, frustration and boredom can also lead to dogs barking excessively. This can be the case, for example, if you do not spend sufficient time with your four-legged friend or do not go for long enough walks. In this case, your dog is simply trying to get your attention and concern by barking.


How to discourage a dog from continuous barking

Pain as a cause of barking dogs

Occasionally, dogs may bark frequently because of physical problems such as pain. It can therefore make sense to take your four-legged friend to a vet. They can examine the dog and take appropriate treatment measures if necessary.


If there is a physical cause, you usually do not have to take any measures to stop your dog from barking.  It will recede on its own as soon as the health problems have been resolved.

How often do dogs normally bark?

Not all dogs are the same. While some four-legged friends start barking whenever the opportunity arises, others only express themselves in this way in exceptional cases. In addition to individual differences, the breed of the dog also plays a role in this context.

For example, the following dog breeds bark relatively often:

Therefore, if your dog barks frequently, this behaviour may well have something to do with its breed. Regardless, it should stop immediately when you give it the command to do so.

If this is not the case, you can assume that one of the reasons mentioned above is responsible for your dog's frequent barking.

How to get a dog out of constant barking

If you want to stop a dog from barking all the time, you obviously need to find out what causes it. Therefore, first of all observe in which situations your four-legged friend starts barking in order to be able to counteract it with specific measures.

For example, if your dog always barks as soon as you leave the house without it, you can normally assume that your four-legged friend needs more attention and activity.

Even for supposed lap dogs, it is not enough just to take them for a short walk. Instead, you should make sure to offer your four-legged friend plenty of exercise and activities. If you succeed in doing this, you will be able to stop your dog from constant barking.

Suitable activities for every dog


The good news is you don't have to keep your dog entertained around the clock to stop it from barking out of boredom. In addition to long enough walks, during which your four-legged friend can explore the area, you should initiate activities such as fetching and search games in order to stimulate your four-legged friend.

With some dog breeds, however, this is not enough to avoid boredom and being under-challenged. It can therefore be beneficial to engage in dog sports with such animals. Depending on the breed and preferences, disciplines such as obedience, canicross, agility, dog dancing or even mantrailing are available.

The better you adapt the range of activities to the needs of your four-legged friend, the sooner you will be able to stop your dog's constant barking.

Stop insecure dogs from barking continuously

If your dog's barking is triggered by insecurity, you will need to take different measures to stop it from barking.

In this case, the primary concern is to make your dog feel safer in everyday life. In order for this to succeed, you must above all work on your relationship with one another and show your four-legged friend that he can trust you.

Be aware that you have to be patient to cure your dog's insecurity. So don't be angry with it if it doesn't stop barking within a few days.

Take the lead

If you want to stop an insecure dog from excessive barking it is important that you learn to take the lead and exude self confidence. For example, if your dog barks at visitors when they enter your house, you should under no circumstances confirm it with petting or soothing words. Instead, send it to its seat and open the door by yourself. In this way you show the animal that you are in control of the situation and that its barking is not necessary.

The situation is similar when you go for a walk. Here, too, it is important that you do not let the dog take the lead and that you remain calm when you meet other people or dogs. If you get hectic in this situation and try to drag your dog away quickly, you shouldn't be surprised if your four-legged friend gets nervous and starts to bark.

Reward good behaviour with suitable treats

Of course, when eliminating unwanted behaviours such as constant barking, it is important that you reward the dog for good behaviour. For example, if your four-legged friend stayed in its seat while you let the visitor in, it deserves a treat.

With dog snacks from Bellfor, you can be certain that you motivate your four-legged friend in a healthy way. Try it. We are sure that there will be something suitable for your dog in our range of tasty dog snacks.

Dogs needs a daily routine

For the well-being of your dog, it is very important that you set a daily routine for the four-legged friend. Try to make sure that walks, play time and meals take place at the same times each day.


With these fixed habits, you give your four-legged friend more security and also convey to them that you are their leader. Last but not least, this will also help you to reduce its barking.

Getting dogs to stop barking - our conclusion

As you can see, dogs often bark for a number of reasons. By determining the exact reason and correcting it in a targeted manner, you can usually get your dog off its constant barking with a little patience.


Inexperienced dog owners in particular should not hesitate to contact a professional dog trainer if problems persist. They can give you valuable tips and help you get your dog's barking under control.

Was this page helpful?

Write a review

Bad
Good
Dietician
My data
normal

Ribs can be felt beneath low fat cover, visible waist from above, visible elevation of the abdominal line in front of the pelvis from the side.

My weight
My activity
Dog food should not contain the following
VEGETABLES AND CEREALS
MEAT AND FISH
OTHER
Health problems
Special needs of your dog

Suggested Products

watsapp-button-icon
bellfore motive