The Australian ShepherdShepherd has a strong protective instinct and will defend its family.
They can bark to warn predators or other dogs.
To Alert You
An Australian Shepherd may have been watching something that seemed out-of-place, like a strange car approaching their yard, and is now giving the warning to get your attention quickly.
If you hear their barking, something is making your dog uncomfortable.
This could be a person or animal on the property.
However, it could also be a sound from another part of the neighborhood or outside your home.
If your dog starts barking at something outside your home, know what’s happening before opening the door.
How to Reduce Excessive Barking in Australian Shepherd
The Australian Shepherds bark when bored, lonely, frustrated, or after seeing something they consider a threat.
This is normal.
However, when your dog is barking all day long and not responding to your requests to stop, it’s time to get help.
Here are some things you can do:
Determine what’s wrong with your dog.
You might want to try some behavior modification techniques or use a training collar if necessary.
Give your dog plenty of exercises each day.
This will help keep them from getting bored.
Implement training methods that reward quiet traits instead of punishing undesirable behavior.
For example, praise and treat your dog if they don’t bark to show happiness once you return home after a long absence.
It will reinforce the behavior, making it more likely that they will behave the same way in the future.
Your dog should have enough space to roam about when you’re away.
They may start barking at passersby or other animals who get too close if there isn’t enough room to stretch and run around.
Teach them how to be less excited when you are home.
When you return home, the dog will feel calmer and not have as much energy left to bark at anyone or anything while alone.
Hi, my name is Megan Turner and I have worked in a dog’s shelter for four years now. It is truly my dream job, and I see hundreds of dogs every month being united with new owners to give them a loving forever home.
Unfortunately, handicapped dogs are much more likely to be ignored when a family is picking out their new pet. Handicapped pets need more care than non-handicapped pets, so it is understandable why they are often harder to rehome.
