| Excessive barking is a common scenario among dogs. | | | | If the bark is accompanied by occasional whimper, you |
| Understanding the cause of it is one great way to | | | | may want to check your pet's temperature, |
| minimize the problem... | | | | temperament and other physical irregularities. He might |
| Being part of the terrier group and having ancestors | | | | be in pain or is not feeling well and needs you to |
| that were bred to hunt and kill vermin, it is not unusual if | | | | provide proper medication. If your dog is alone outside, |
| west highland terriers display so much energy and | | | | chances are, he does not want to be alone, bored or |
| courage especially to protect their families in | | | | it's too hot or cold where he's located. You may want |
| circumstances they consider as threat. Excessive | | | | to transfer him to a more comfortable location and |
| barking is not unusual as well. While it is normal for a | | | | with companions if possible. If it's impossible for him to |
| dog to bark to warn his human and ward off enemies, | | | | have companions, better leave the radio on to prevent |
| some west highland terriers may tend to bark more | | | | him from feeling alone. Providing toys is also helpful in |
| compared to others. | | | | solving canine barking problem. Chew toys, interactive |
| When your pet's bark is starting to annoy you... and | | | | toys, plushed and stuffed toys are great in keeping a |
| probably your neighbors, the moment has come for | | | | dog interested therefore prevents him from barking |
| you to do something to solve this disturbing problem. | | | | due to boredom. |
| To come up with the most appropriate and effective | | | | Some dogs develop barking problems due to lack of |
| solution, the initial step that must be done is to | | | | socialization. To prevent your puppy from barking to |
| determine the main cause of the problem. Find out | | | | your regular house visitors; neighbors, friends, delivery |
| why your dog barks excessively! | | | | guy or mailman, proper introduction would be helpful. |
| A dog may bark to passersby or to the delivery guy | | | | Whatever the cause of your dog's barking, remember |
| who comes to your house regularly. Children playing | | | | that shouting "no!" or hitting him can make your dog |
| across the road, speeding cars or the sound of the | | | | more excited (thinking that you're also barking or |
| lawn mower coming from the neighbor's are also | | | | playing) and will only make matters worse. Instead, |
| possible causes of your dog's barking. If they're sick, | | | | owners are advised to issue one-word command |
| hungry or want something, the best way to inform their | | | | such as "enough" or "stop" in a firm manner, bearing in |
| owners about it is to bark. It is obviously their way to | | | | mind that this command must be used consistently in |
| communicate. | | | | order to modify your pet's behavior. |