Tag Archives: barking

Excessive Barking: Alert Barking

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Marika S. Bell

Alert barking is the one type of barking dog owners actually appreciate.  Alert barking is when the dog notices something out of the ordinary, or hears a noise (such as a burglar) in the night and kicks up a loud … Continue reading →

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Excessive Barking: Attention Seeking

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Marika S. Bell

I see attention seeking barking most often in dogs with low impulse control, who have not learned patience.  The scenario I am thinking about it when you are playing fetch with your dog and you pick up the toy to … Continue reading →

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Australia APDT conference Day 3: Dr Gabrielle Carter Barking in Dogs

Posted on November 5, 2011 by Marika S. Bell

I think ‘barking in dogs’ falls into the category of one of those very natural dog behaviours that people don’t seem to think about when they get a dog, especially a dog that is genetically predisposed to excessive barking, like … Continue reading →

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Putting a Behavior on Cue

Posted on September 28, 2010 by Marika S. Bell

Putting an unwanted  behavior on cue is a method of training that has been used for at least the last 30 years. However it is still debated among trainers as to its effectiveness. I have used it myself with moderate … Continue reading →

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