Some dogs are the Genetically Prone Barkers mostly terriers as well as Poodles and Maltese. They belong to the breeds that have been programmed to bark whenever there is some movement or noise. They are generally bred to prevent a predator from entering the farm by alerting the farmer. They need behavioral training to contain their barking and bark only when commanded.
The Alpha/Territorial barkers are most often unneutered males breed as guarding dogs. They protect their yard and house from all types of intruders be it a passing dog, mailman, squirrel, or even your neighbor. Neutering them can lessen their over protectiveness to some extent. Again, you can correct this behavior by training.
The Demanding Barker usually does not like to end the fun just yet and barks asking for more. Whereas the other one, the Bored Under exercised dog belonging to hound and herding breed. They are bred to work all day long and find themselves under-exercised in urban areas. They need to be kept busy or they start barking, chewing, tearing, and digging.
Then there are the Fearful and Anxious Dogs belonging to toy and miniature type breeds. These dogs usually suffer from separation anxiety. Obedience training helps them build confidence making them more stable with better ability to cope. These anxious dogs feel less anxious when detained in a kennel crate. If this does not help, you may need a professional animal behaviorist.
Choose the quietest area of the house that has very less visual stimuli. A dark environment with virtually no stimuli helps calming the dog. You can also leave your television or music system creating the audible presence of you. You can also give your dog a special chew toy given only when you leave after rubbing between your palms to leave your scent behind. This acts as a diversion while minimizing the feeling of being left alone.
Although barking set-ups can be tiresome, but if done with patience, consistently, and properly, they typically work out. Make sure that you tell your neighbors that you are working on their complaints seriously and working with behavioral training.
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