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TRAINING
Before beginning training with the Bark Control System
Bark control training systems were created to help dog owners deter
unwanted barking. They can be used to control barking when the owner is
not present or in other specific situations; however, success is dependent on
proper use.
Why your dog barks
Barking is a natural behavior for all dogs. But sometimes, a barking dog
becomes a problem for his owner. A responsible dog owner cannot let his
or her dog become a nuisance to others. Chronic barking put both the dog
and the owner at risk of complaints from disturbed neighbors. It can also
create unnecessary duties for animal control or police officers charged with
upholding anti-barking ordinances. In some cases, it can even lead to the
relinquishment of the dog by an owner who cannot solve the problem.
Before a barking problem can be solved, a dog’s owner must first understand
why the dog is barking. For many dogs, chronic barking or howling is a
cry for help. A dog who does not receive enough care or attention from
his owner often becomes a barker. Dogs are social animals, and they need
exercise and interaction with their human companions – and sometimes
other dogs. Some dogs are simply bored when left alone in the home or the
yard while the owner is away, and will bark at passersby or at neighborhood
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