Heredity gave dogs voices but there are steps to control most of the sounds that come from dogs. Dogs in Winnetka that bark at the sound of the house's doorbell or a knock on the door need to be taught your preferred doggy behavior. It is their job to bark when a stranger comes to your Winnetka house but you should train them that an OK command from you means you have the situation under control and your dog guardian can stop making noise.
Another complaint we hear from pet owners is the barking at objects such as a broom or rakes. These are all items a dog can learn to live with quietly. Running fence lines and barking at your Winnetka neighbors and their dogs is not acceptable inappropriate dog behavior either. This "distance" barking can be corrected through training sometimes needing a mild zap collar so you can correct your dog from inside the home. This unacceptable dog behavior can be corrected in a short period of time.
It's important for you to remember that a dog's hearing is over two hundred times better than your hearing. He can hear your car coming from over a block away. He will respond with his voice. You just need to learn how to teach your dog when it's time to be quiet when they hear the correct signal.
If non-stop dog barking is an issue you would like to correct, please give Frank Allison, dog obedience trainer a call or click to set up an appointment. Frank would be happy to schedule a private session in your Winnetka house.