Heredity gave dogs voices but there are steps to control most of the sounds that come from man's best friend. Dogs in Hickory Haven that bark at the noise 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 Hickory Haven door but you should train them that an "okay" from you means everything is fine and your dog guardian can stop barking.
Another complaint we hear from pet owners is the whining at objects such as a broom or walkers. These are all things a pet can learn to live with quietly. Running fence lines and barking at your Hickory Haven neighbors and their dogs should not be tolerated bad dog behavior either. This "distance" barking can be corrected through training sometimes needing a mild zap 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 200x 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 pet 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 behaviorist a call or click to set up an appointment. Frank would be happy to schedule a private session in your Hickory Haven house.