Why does my dog bark at every dog?
Austin Zulauf
2025-07-11 17:47:37
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Many dogs are anxious about interactions with others as they didn’t get appropriate social experiences. For instance, perhaps they have encountered a dog who frightened or attacked them. Another reason might be that they are highly sociable and enjoy playing with dogs, so if they’re on a lead and spot another dog, this causes over-excitement, resulting in frustration which is expressed as barking. If your dog is displaying any of these behaviours, you should arrange to see your vet as there may be a physical cause for the behaviour. It’s common for dogs to react this way if they’re in pain, it’s their way of warning others to back off to protect themselves from further harm. Spotting the signs of anxiety and the root cause of this stress will help your pet overcome this early on and build their confidence.
Malinda Oberbrunner
2025-06-29 10:39:59
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If your dog barks when people or dogs walk by the house, yard or car, he is likely to be motivated, at least in part, by territoriality. Dogs bark for many reasons, including territorial barking and barking for attention, so be sure to follow the approach that addresses your dog’s root cause. It is difficult to eliminate all instances of territorial barking—and completely eliminating this form of barking is probably not desirable. Territorial barking can be managed with a combination of proactive avoidance and an effective “Quiet” cue. Some breeds—and we all know which—bark more than others. Of course, some barking is normal for dogs.
Barton Conroy
2025-06-29 10:35:50
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Your dog’s behavior could have a variety of motivators from being fearful to being territorial or even just being frustrated that they can’t meet the other dog. If your dog is allowed to pull on the leash, stops to sniff every 5 feet, and pees on all of the trees, then they will think that they are walking you. This means they won’t listen to you when they see another dog. If you react when they do then you will only add stress into the situation. Try to stay as relaxed as possible when you see a dog or if and when your dog lunges. If you are in control, then they need to listen when they see another dog.
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