Heredity gave dogs voices but there are steps to correct most of the sounds that come from dogs. Dogs in Big Bend 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 an unknown person comes to your Big Bend door but you should teach them that an "okay" from you means everything is fine and your protector can stop growling.
Another complaint we hear from dog owners is the whining at objects such as vacuum cleaners or tractors. These are all things a canine can learn to live with quietly. Running fence lines and barking at your Big Bend neighbors and their dogs should not be tolerated inappropriate 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 home. 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 the sound of a child riding a tricycle several houses 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 correct signal.
If non-stop dog 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 Big Bend house.