But few things will alienate you from your neighbors more quickly than letting your dog bark excessively. Nuisance barking is usually defined as howling, yelping or barking that is frequent or habitual. Dogs bark to communicate Dogs, like people, are social animals. Scolding or yelling at your dog when it barks will not make it stop.
Dogs bark out of boredom.
A dog that is frustrated or bored may bark just for something to do. Dogs bark to get attention Because they are social animals, dogs crave attention. If the only attention a dog receives is punishment for barking, it will bark to receive even that attention. Train your dog to bark only when appropriate. Interrupt inappropriate barking by distracting the dog.