Heredity gave dogs voices but there are procedures to correct most of the sounds that come from your pet. Dogs in La Grange that bark at the sound of the house's doorbell or a knock on the door need to be taught a greeting ritual. It is their job to bark when a stranger comes to your La Grange house but you should train them that an OK command from you means everything is fine and your protector can stop barking.
Another complaint we hear from dog owners is the barking at objects such as vacuum cleaners or rakes. These are all items a dog can learn to live with quietly. Watching out the window and barking at your La Grange neighbors and their dogs should not be tolerated inappropriate dog behavior either. This "distance" barking can be corrected through training sometimes needing a mild shock collar so you can correct your pet from inside the house. This unacceptable dog behavior can be corrected in a short period of time.
It's important for you to remember that a dog's hearing is over 200 times better than your hearing. He can hear his dog food being taken out of the car truck in the garage. He will respond with his voice. You just need to learn how to teach your canine when it's time to be quiet when they hear the correct signal.
If your dog barks too much and this is an issue you would like to correct, please give Frank Allison, dog behaviorist a call or click to set up an appointment. Frank would be happy to schedule a private session in your La Grange home.