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First, check out the externals. Is your dog an inside or
outside dog? Some dogs don’t do well outside because
dogs are pack animals and like to be around others in
the family. When you lock them outside they feel ostracized.
You can try bringing the dog inside, or
getting him some company in the form of another dog, or
even possibly a cat. You can open your curtains so he
can see you working at your desk, or close the curtains
so he forgets you’re there, depending on what you think
is making him bark, and what you’ve already tried and
ruled out.
If he’s an outside dog, does he have a doghouse or a
comfortable bed to lie in? Is he chained or roped, and
if so, is the rope long enough for him to roam around
the yard? Does he have a ready supply of water, and is
he fed at regular times? Is it warm enough or cool
enough for him? Like people, dogs feel unhappy and
uncomfortable when their basic survival needs aren’t
being adequately met. First, make sure that your dog is
physically comfortable and healthy; then start asking
questions about his mental state.
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Summary
1. Outside dogs may be feeling left out of family
(“pack”) life.
2. Physical discomfort can cause a dog to bark.
3. Check out your dog’s physical conditions to discover
what may be making him bark.
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