Heredity gave dogs voices but there are procedures to correct most of the sounds that come from dogs. Dogs in Palos Hills that bark at the sound of the family'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 Palos Hills house but you should train them that an OK command from you means you have the situation under control and your dog guardian can stop barking.
Another concern we hear from pet owners is the whining at objects such as a broom or walkers. These are all items a canine can learn to live with quietly. Running fence lines and barking at your Palos Hills neighbors and their dogs should not be tolerated inappropriate dog behavior either. This "distance" barking can be corrected through training sometimes needing a mild zap collar so you can correct your dog from inside the from a distance. 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 the sound of a child riding a tricycle several houses away. 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 obedience trainer a call or click to set up an appointment. Frank would be happy to schedule a private session in your Palos Hills house.