Heredity gave dogs voices but there are procedures to correct most of the sounds that come from canine pets. Dogs in River Grove that bark at the sound of the family's doorbell or a knock on the door need to be taught your preferred doggy behavior. It is their job to bark when a stranger comes to your River Grove door 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 pet owners is the whining at objects such as vacuum cleaners or walkers. These are all things a canine can learn to live with quietly. Running fence lines and barking at your River Grove neighbors and their dogs is not acceptable bad dog behavior either. This "distance" barking can be corrected through training sometimes needing a mild shock collar so you can correct your canine 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 two hundred 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 proper command.
If your dog's relentless barking 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 River Grove home.