Are you encouraging your dog to be a barker, without realizing it? Did you know that yelling at the dog nearly always makes the behavior worse?

Some dogs seem to bark for no reason at all. You might be surprised to learn, however, that boredom may be the ‘no reason at all’ problem. And you can take some simple steps right away to remedy the problem, like making sure that your pooch has toys. Also, make sure that he gets plenty of exercise.

Are you making your dog’s excessive barking worse?

Excessive barking is often a two-way street. (Yes, that means that sometimes the dog owner is just as guilty as the dog!) Here are some great insights from a dog behavior specialist.