Differentiate Between Sounds

Even the best-behaved dogs will bark or chew occasionally, and as a dog owner, it is your responsibility to learn the reasons why. Educating yourself, and participating in obedience training, will help you better control and prevent problem behavior.

Twin Cities Veterinary Clinic, the leading animal hospital of Kenai and Soldotna, AK for over three decades, has put together this guide explaining these two most common dog behaviors, and how you can curb them:

Barking:

Differentiate Between Sounds: Dogs make noise to alert you to danger, while playing, to seek attention, to communicate with other dogs, while anxious, and many other reasons. Learn to differentiate between these sounds so that you can respond appropriately. Barking at strangers