Heredity gave dogs voices but there are steps to correct most of the sounds that come from man's best friend. Dogs in Hans Addition that bark at the sound of the house'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 Hans Addition door but you should teach them that an "okay" 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 barking at objects such as a shovel or walkers. These are all things a dog can learn to live with quietly. Watching out the window and barking at your Hans Addition 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.
It's important for you to remember that a dog's hearing is over 200 times better than your hearing. He can hear your car coming from over a block away. 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 proper command.
If your dog's behavior problem is an issue you would like to correct, please give Frank Allison, dog trainer a call or click to set up an appointment. Frank would be happy to schedule a private session in your Hans Addition house.