Heredity gave dogs voices but there are procedures to control most of the sounds that come from dogs. Dogs in Westchester 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 an unknown person comes to your Westchester door but you should train them that an "okay" 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 a broom or rakes. These are all things a pet can learn to live with quietly. Watching out the window and barking at your Westchester 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 pet from inside the from a distance. It really doesn't take long for them to learn.
Most importantly, you must remember that a dog's hearing is over two hundred times better than your hearing. He can hear a squirrel running up a tree. He will respond with his voice. You just need to learn how to teach your dog when it's time to be quiet when they hear the correct signal.
If your dog's behavior problem 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 Westchester house.