A dog bark, no matter how you spell it, whether arf, ruff, woof, yip, it means that the dog is not sure what is going on and is stalling until he can decide what to do. If a dog is submissive, a continuous bark when a stranger approached the house being directed to the owner. The dog’s job, is to alert its owner as a lower ranking family member. By reasurring that you are handling the situation, you will calm your dog. A dog who considers himself to be leader will keep on barking since its his territory and not yours.
It is usually necessary to note the context of the dog’s barking. For example, if the dog barks when a car pull up alongside, he will bark because he feels that his territory is being invaded. If the dog barks at the birds and dogs he sees in the TV, it could be that he is feeling excited.
Some dog breeds bark more than others. It depends on the environment in which the dog is being raised. A dog that lives with a retired person will be less proned to bark than a dog who lives in a house full of children who rough house a lot. A dog who is teased will bark more than a dog who is treated with respect and love.
If your dog bark after you give a command, it means that he is defying you. Don’t let it go uncorrected, it will make the dog thinks he is the leader.
No matter how loud a dog is barking, you don’t have to worry too much as it won’t bring harm. The dog is dangerous when he seems quiet or growling. If a dog growls a lot, it means that he has consider himself to be the top leader and will protect what he think he has. This happens because the dog has not received constant training or he may be responding to abuse.
Dogs learn that whining can help them get what they want. If your dog feels separated from the family, he may start a howling session. This separation feeling can come from being left alone, or being locked in another room. Howling is so instinctive that dogs in the neighborhood will join whenever any of the dog felt the need.
Dogs are very attracted to little babies because babies need more protection than older children. At first greeting, the dog will sniff the baby. This is ok. However, you should be careful when the dog lick the baby as this might scare the baby. Letting the dog lick the baby is all right if the dog is clean and vaccinated against germs and diseases.