Canine Language and Understanding Your Dogs Communication
A high pitched yelp is usually saying this hurts for example if their human steps on their paw. A series of yelps together is I am really hurt bad, come check on me. A single sharp bark usually mid to high range is stop what you are doing now.
The call in the troops or pack bark is usually a continuous multiple bark. The dog is calling for backup to relay someone or something is in our territory and I need backup. The low pitched “rruff” bark come on let’s play (usually at 2:30am with a new puppy). The higher pitched “ruff” is rough and tough playtime, let’s roll in the floor or grass.
It is important that the dog owner understand the basic types of barking so that they know how to react or not react at all. Many dogs bark too much, and require behavior modification training. The annoying barkers that bark for no reason or at other dogs. The annoying barkers that bark for no reason or at other dogs may need more exercise, a structured walk. This walk is about exercise from point a to point b with no distractions. It is about moving and getting the heart rate up whatever that involves including putting the dog on a treadmill. Start out slow as most dogs enjoy the tread mill or play fetch. The point is to make this fun but remember there is a purpose, for example swimming not just one lap or when your pet wants too but as a consistent, effective form of exercise. You may need to start out with 5 minutes and build up to 30 minutes, be attentive to your pet they will let you know when they are fatigued. Compressed air sold in pet stores effectively helps to control barking but you need to be within arm’s length of your pet for this method to work. I always use the word no for every bad behavior. As you activate the compressed air give the command no. Bark collars are also available that vibrate, beep and stimulation if the barking continues. The higher quality collars have sensitivity levels you can set however you may need to try different options for your pet to see what yields the best results.
About the Author : Kevin Erdmier
Visit authors website | View more articlesKevin owns Southern Pine Kennel in Blackshear, GA, where he offers a full range of dog training services. They have indoor and outdoor kennels facilities and are state licensed. He is a certified dog trainer and fully insured. Kevin is an avid hunter, mostly wing shooting dove, duck, geese, quail, and turkey. He typically hunts in Georgia, Florida, Arkansas, and Missouri. In 2016, he opened Southern Pine Kennel after training his own dogs for years. His program is designed for hunters that want to bring a well-mannered and trained dog into the field.
In 2017, he retired from U.S. Homeland Security after 26 years of Law Enforcement. His last duty was to the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center as a Firearms Instructor. For the last 10 years he has trained Federal, State and Local Law Enforcement in handguns, shotguns, and rifles. Students were taught proper safety, weapons handling, nomenclature, proper maintenance, and proper marksmanship. He continues to teach firearms to individuals in his community and contractually for Homeland Security
He is currently a Pro Staff member for Retay Shotguns. He is also with Heybo, Dakota Kennels and National Pro Staff. You can find him regularly posting about his dogs on Instagram and Facebook as @southern_pine_kennel.
About the Artist : Kate Hall
Visit artist websiteKate Hall is an outdoor artist who resides on an Angus cattle farm in Tennessee, where she began hunting at an early age. During her 13 years as a flight attendant, Kate visited 27 countries and all 50 states. She now spends her time traveling across the country in search of rising trout and upland birds with her husband and their English Setter. In his first two seasons they hunted on public lands in MT, KS, SC, AL, NC, KY and TN for quail, ruffed grouse, sharptail grouse, woodcock, pheasant, prairie chickens, and hungarian partridge. Upland hunting has enriched Kate's life and influences much of her colored pencil work.
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