- posted: Feb. 06, 2023
A barking dog can be irritating, especially when it seems non-stop and uncontrollable. If your dog doesn’t seem to stop barking, it’s essential to understand why and what steps you can take to change it. Below is a guide with basic information on these topics provided by our team at Hot Diggity Dog Resort, in Escondido, CA, which is in North San Diego, CA. Although we are not in San Marcos, CA, we can serve patients who are from there.
Understand the Why
Even if it seems like it, your dog probably isn’t barking for any reason. Usually, dogs bark for one of several reasons, including:
- Fear or anxiety
- Need or desire for attention from you
- Desire for something else
- Happiness or excitement
- Alerting you to something
In short, as dogs can’t talk in a language humans can understand, they bark.
How to Address Barking
Determining why your dog barks, and teaching them a new way to communicate what they are trying to say. For example, if they usually bark when they want to go outside, you can teach them the Bell Method instead. Instead of barking, they ring a bell to tell you it’s time for a potty break.
Puppy training and adult dog training can take some time, though, and it’s time that many people don’t have due to work and other obligations. Fortunately, there are different ways to make it happen.
If you search the Internet for “dog training,” “dog obedience,” or “puppy training,” you’ll likely find several local options. Some professionals offer obedience classes for a few hours each week.
You can also investigate in-home training. Our doggy daycare offers training sessions in the convenience of your own home.
Get Dog Obedience Training In-Home with Us
Our team is committed to helping you and your four-legged friend in any way we can. Call Hot Diggity Dog Resort at (760) 745-9900 with questions or to schedule your dog’s in-home training. Our doggy day care is here to help.
