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My new dog started barking?
I just got a dog (husky, 1 year and 7 months old) 2 days ago. The owner said he was super well trained and did not bark. He is still getting used to us which i understand why he isint listening as much (its getting better and better everyday) but he started barking. He simply lets out 1 small bark and then stops for a while, usually happens when someone opens he door or something sudden happen (someone in the family uses the hair dryer for example). Anything I can do before someone complains? Im taking him to the vet tomo for a full health checkup btw.
4 Answers
- 5 years agoFavorite Answer
My husky did this in the first days of her being home. I've owned numerous dogs over the years and can tell you that Huskies are the most unique breed I've ever come across.
He is simply startled by the sudden loud noise. Try playing music at a low volume (something soft and soothing - though my pup was more into classic rock ;). Imagine moving into a new house or apartment, every new noise seems strange. Dogs have wonderful hearing, so these new noises could startle him and bring out that instinct to protect. Mind that huskies are alerting you to protect them. I know mine was NOT looking to guard me, she was a complete chicken.
Never promote this behavior by giving him extra attention, as it will only teach him that that one lone bark will get him cuddles or treats. Instead, ignore him. If you don't make a big deal out of the loud noise, he won't have any reason to be scared or feel the need to alert you.
Also, make sure the dog knows you are the Alpha of the pack. Hierarchy is important to huskies, as they are always looking to their leader for guidance. If your pup knows that you are in charge and won't let anything happen to him, all will be well, and hopefully you will find that super great trained dog that the original owner promised.
You've picked a wonderful and very rewarding breed of dog to have. Just know that with everything you do to give him the perfect life, he will reward you with many laughs and a very loyal friend.
- justmeLv 75 years ago
ALL dogs bark so get used to it. When my dog lets out one bark it means he wants (or needs) something. If he is by the door, he wants out. If he is outside and by the door, he wants in. If he is next to a toy, he wants to play. If he is next to me, he wants attention.
In your case it sounds like something surprised him and he will get used to those things in time and hopefully stop.
- ?Lv 75 years ago
Did you get to see (in person) any proof that the dog was "well-trained"? Huskies are notoriously DIFFICULT to train, sometimes even hard to housebreak. They are generally a rather independent and feral breed, not prone to wishing to please.... ANYONE.
Huskies are KNOWN to be very Vocal. They have HIGH prey drive and are escape artists that would make Houdini proud, PLUS they have ONE of (- if the THE HIGHEST ENERGY LEVELS) of any breed & REQUIRE "INSANE" AMOUNTS of DAILY, AEROBIC EXERCISE, unless you are using them for sledding, skijoring, or are a marathon runner with one. (Which is why so many end up re-homed or in rescue.)
You've probably been LIED to (several times OVER). Shame on YOU for NOT researching the general characterisitics of the breed!
