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Every dog bark as barking is the only means of communication for them. However, when this barking becomes excessive and intolerable, it is considered as unhealthy and a behavioral problem that needs attention. And, as a pack leader, you must hop in for the good. However, do you know how to stop a dog from barking. Because you will need few tested tips if you are not seeking a help from an expert. Often, we choose the ineffective and wrong measures while trying to tame our pets. In turn, we end up making the situation worse. Hence, it is important to know about the dog barking solutions before we start training them. I have curated few tips that would help you find your alternative solution to the wrong measures you have been using till now. Why Do Dog Bark? Dog barks for many reasons. Because it is the only way for them to express their feelings, happiness, anxiety as well as fear, you can expect a dog to bark. However, you can control their negative feelings if you wish your dog to become a bit sober and stop barking unnecessarily. However, before jumping to the ways for stopping your pet from excessive barking, let’s know the reasons first. Out of Fear: A dog is very sensitive to change or unexpected surprises. Even a new toy or an unknown smell can stimulate the fear in your dog and it can start barking. To Announce their Territory: If you have been walking your dog from quite a while, you must have come through various hiccups when another dog would have started barking out of nowhere. Especially, if you are walking your pet to some place new. This is because dogs are very protective of their territory and they do not like any new person or dog entering that area of their kingdom. Your dog may have been doing the same thing. Even the footsteps around the main door would trigger their barking. To Greet Someone: You may not like your pet to be silent when you come home. It barks out of excitement to greet you. This is the most rhythmic bark a dog owner can ever hear. I would consider it as positive barking. Separation and Loneliness: A dog is a pack animal. It likes to stay that way. Many pets cannot take the load of staying alone for most of the hours while you are away. You may be getting complaints from neighbors. But it is all because it misses you. However, you must train your dog for staying calm when you are away to save it from the torture that it must be going through. To seek Attention: Yes, your pet may bark for nothing but to grab your attention. If you yell at it, your pet wins. And, it would repeat the same thing whenever it would be seeking your attention. So, think before reacting. Due to Medical Inconvenience: Pets are vocal when it comes to express their pain and anger. When in pain which may be because of any medical reasons, you must seek vet’s attention as soon as you understand the misery of your pet. How to Stop a Dog from Barking? Unnecessary barking can put you and your pet in trouble. Your neighbors might be the first one to complain. So, you need to ensure that your pet is tamed before the others start being nosy. Try to be Calm: It is obvious that constant barking is very frustrating. However, you must hold your frustration before directing your pet about what to do. Dogs can sense the frustration in you. And, your pet is a mirror image of your feelings. The more frustrated you would sound; the more barking will follow through. So, before you go ahead and scream at your pet right away, hold yourself and take few moments before acting. Use Assertive Claims to Stop your Pet: You are the leader of the pack and you must drop in if you feel that you pet is not following your directions. If your pet keeps barking at people ringing your doorbell or trying to get inside the house, use confident and calm posture to stop it from doing so. Use your body and mind and announce your unlikeliness with soothing gestures or sounds. You will certainly get the results. Provide your Pet the Necessary Exercise: Many a times a dog keeps barking to loosen up the energy instilled in it. You must provide right amount of exercise and play to your pet in order to restore that energy in positive work. Take it for a walk and challenge it with a bicycle ride. However, remember that all pets are not compatible to undergo such exercises. For example, a pug with little nose and breathing problem can barely make to the main gate of your house. So, keep these things in mind before using the difficult exercise patterns on your pet. Use Anti Dog Barking Collar: Many pet parents would dislike this idea. However, you only need to find the right Anti Dog Barking Collar which are safe and uses progressive and safe technology to train your pet. These are a great help when dealing with stubborn pets. Just remember to maintain the settings as per the directed measures. Also, if you feel uncomfortable, start with the lowest setting. Do not leave your pet unattended. The Final Words Barking is the common problem among pet parents. You may love your pet for the dog it is. But barking is one problem that may get everyone in trouble. A noisy home is never a great place to stay. No one likes to hear the barking sound constantly. So, you must act only after understanding how to stop a dog from barking. You must keep your pet and yourself safe before trying anything new. A pet is the most precious treasures and taking care of this treasure is a huge responsibility that every pet parent share.
Dogs have some habits that might seem downright weird. One such habit is licking the air. Have you noticed your dog doing that? While it may seem weird, there are several reasons why your pooch might be doing that. In this article we will cover three reasons dogs lick the air and what you can do about it. To Get Your Attention One reason your dog might lick the air is because they are trying to get your attention. If you notice that your dog only licks the air when you are around, it's likely that they are trying to get your attention for some reason. Maybe they want to be petted, or maybe they're just happy to see you. Either way, Air licking is one way that dogs communicate with their humans. When you notice your dog licking the air to get your attention, you have 2 choices for handling the behavior. Either give them the attention they are asking for and they will continue to communicate their needs this way or ignore the behavior. If you ignore the behavior, your dog will learn that they are not going to get your attention by licking the air and they will eventually stop trying to get you attention in that way. They Have Something Stuck in Their Mouth or Nose Another reason your bulldog might be licking the air is because they have something stuck in their mouth or nose. Sticky foods like peanut butter can get stuck in the roof of their mouths. If they have been playing outside, they may have a splinter stuck in their mouth or nose area. If your bulldog doesn't usually lick the air, it is likely because they have something stuck in the area and they are trying to get it out. Inspect their nose and mouth area to see if you can find the culprit. If your wrinkly dog has dirt or debris inside of their facial wrinkles or nose rope, use a Squishface Wrinkle Wipe to clean it out. They Are Stressed Out Licking the air can be a sign that your dog is stressed out. Things like thunderstorms or shouting can be common stressors for dogs, but they can get stressed out for a variety of other reasons. Some dogs don't like to be left alone, while others don't like crowds. Aside from situational or noise stress, your dog might also feel stress when they are not feeling well or are uncomfortable. For example, in wrinkly dogs, if their skin is dry or flaky and is itching they may feel discomfort. In this case you might notice that they are licking the air in addition to scratching or rubbing. If this is the case, inspect the wrinkles carefully. Use Squishface Wrinkle Wipes to clean and clear the area. Our alcohol-free formula is gentle enough for even the most sensitive and allergy-prone dogs and will not sting. Our wipes also have phytosphingosine in them. Phytosphingosine is a pro-ceramide with anti-inflammatory and microbe repelling properties. If skin issues are causing your dog stress, Wrinkle Wipes can help alleviate the discomfort and help to rebuild the damaged skin. For added protection, follow up with Squishface Wrinkle Paste. Wrinkle Paste forms a water-repellent barrier on the skin surface which keeps moisture, yeast, fungus and other bacteria away. The Bottom Line If your dog is licking the air it most likely isn't because of
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Do you ever feel like your dog is trying to tell you something? Well, they are! Our dogs use facial expressions, vocalisations and body language to communicate with us. It's our job as their owners to learn how to read their dog behavior and respond accordingly. This blog looks at the most typical dog behaviors and breaks down what each one means.
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Dogs have some habits that might seem downright weird. One such habit is licking the air. Have you noticed your dog doing that? While it may seem weird, there are several reasons why your pooch might be doing that. In this article we will cover three reasons dogs lick the air and what you can do about it. To Get Your Attention One reason your dog might lick the air is because they are trying to get your attention. If you notice that your dog only licks the air when you are around, it's likely that they are trying to get your attention for some reason. Maybe they want to be petted, or maybe they're just happy to see you. Either way, Air licking is one way that dogs communicate with their humans. When you notice your dog licking the air to get your attention, you have 2 choices for handling the behavior. Either give them the attention they are asking for and they will continue to communicate their needs this way or ignore the behavior. If you ignore the behavior, your dog will learn that they are not going to get your attention by licking the air and they will eventually stop trying to get you attention in that way. They Have Something Stuck in Their Mouth or Nose Another reason your bulldog might be licking the air is because they have something stuck in their mouth or nose. Sticky foods like peanut butter can get stuck in the roof of their mouths. If they have been playing outside, they may have a splinter stuck in their mouth or nose area. If your bulldog doesn't usually lick the air, it is likely because they have something stuck in the area and they are trying to get it out. Inspect their nose and mouth area to see if you can find the culprit. If your wrinkly dog has dirt or debris inside of their facial wrinkles or nose rope, use a Squishface Wrinkle Wipe to clean it out. They Are Stressed Out Licking the air can be a sign that your dog is stressed out. Things like thunderstorms or shouting can be common stressors for dogs, but they can get stressed out for a variety of other reasons. Some dogs don't like to be left alone, while others don't like crowds. Aside from situational or noise stress, your dog might also feel stress when they are not feeling well or are uncomfortable. For example, in wrinkly dogs, if their skin is dry or flaky and is itching they may feel discomfort. In this case you might notice that they are licking the air in addition to scratching or rubbing. If this is the case, inspect the wrinkles carefully. Use Squishface Wrinkle Wipes to clean and clear the area. Our alcohol-free formula is gentle enough for even the most sensitive and allergy-prone dogs and will not sting. Our wipes also have phytosphingosine in them. Phytosphingosine is a pro-ceramide with anti-inflammatory and microbe repelling properties. If skin issues are causing your dog stress, Wrinkle Wipes can help alleviate the discomfort and help to rebuild the damaged skin. For added protection, follow up with Squishface Wrinkle Paste. Wrinkle Paste forms a water-repellent barrier on the skin surface which keeps moisture, yeast, fungus and other bacteria away. The Bottom Line If your dog is licking the air it most likely isn't because of
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Does your dog consistently paw at you? Not sure what it means? There are actually a number of different reasons, but here are 10 of them!
