Heredity gave dogs voices but there are steps to control most of the sounds that come from your pet. Dogs in La Grange that bark at the noise 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 La Grange door but you should train them that an OK command from you means you have the situation under control and your dog guardian can stop growling.
Another complaint we hear from dog owners is the whining at objects such as a broom or wheelchairs. These are all items a dog can learn to live with quietly. Running the property lines and barking at your La Grange neighbors and their dogs is not acceptable 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 house. This unacceptable dog behavior can be corrected in a short period of time.
Most importantly, you must remember that a dog's hearing is over 200 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 pet when it's time to be quiet when they hear the proper command.
If your dog barks too much and this 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 La Grange home.