What Motivates Dogs to Bark at Other Canines?

Do you ever wonder why your dog barks when other dogs pass by your house, when you're walking and he sees another dog, when another dog barks at him, or at the dog park?

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"However, because this is subjective and therefore prone to misinterpretation and error, it is important to combine this interpretation with the dog's body language and the context by which the barking is occurring,

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Does my dog bark at other dogs at home because she's territorial? Does your dog bark at every dog she encounters because she's territorial? Not necessarily. Dr. Ireifej suggests to stick to the bark type and context for interpretation.

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Does your dog just bark at one or two neighbor dogs mean he doesn't like them? It depends. Dr. Ireifej says dogs bark at other dogs for historical or contemporary reasons.

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Your dog barks at another dog due of its body language, facial features, fragrance, pack status, excitement, and past memories, traumas, or interactions.

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Maybe your dog had a negative encounter with a little white dog and now barks at all small white dogs, or maybe it detects the other dog's enthusiasm or protection of its owner and responds.

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Thus, understanding why your dog barks at other dogs is difficult. Check his body language and situational indicators to determine his motives.

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 Discuss your dog's barking, especially if it's aggressive or reactive, with your vet and a licensed veterinary behaviorist or trainer.

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