For this episode, I dip into my blog archives to bring you an integration topic that is applicable to rescue dog owners whether you’ve had your dog for a few days, months or years. 

We’re going to discuss a very common complaint dog owners have and that is EXCESSIVE BARKING. This is not just a rescue dog problem, it is relevant to all dogs and truly the biggest factor in whether the behaviour is exacerbated or addressed is YOU, the dog owner.

Most owners can identify something that triggers their dog to start barking excessively and if you can I don’t want you to be ashamed. Barking has always been one of the hardest behaviours to address in dogs. It takes consistency but you can certainly turn things around if you employ the right tactics.

To figure out the right tactics to use we must first figure out why your dog is barking.

Ask yourself this question while I identify all the reasons why your dog could be barking and what the appropriate responses are in this episode of the Pawdoption Guide Podcast.

If you’re experiencing excessive barking because your dog has separation anxiety read my blog on reducing stress for your pet, find the link in the show notes.

https://www.pawdoptionguide.com/blog1/6stressrelievingtipsforyourdog/howtoavoidseparationanxiety

Now that you’ve addressed your dog’s barking behaviour it might be time to make sure their leash skills are up to snuff with my FREE Mini Course: Tools, Aids & Techniques to Walk Your Dog with Confidence. Grab it today via the link in the show notes or on my website at

https://www.pawdoptionguide.com/walkyourdogwithconfidenceminicourse