Articles tagged with 'Barking'
What are the animal welfare issues with electric shock collars on dogs?
The use of electric shock collars on dogs is illegal in several Australian states and territories.
Is the use of electronic dog collars legal?
The RSPCA is opposed to the use of any electronically activated devices which deliver electric shocks (e. g. , anti-barking collars, invisible boundaries) or other aversive stimuli (e. g. , high-pitched sounds, citronella). Such devices involve punishment, and inflict pain, fear and discomfort. State/Territory Legal?
My neighbour’s dog is constantly barking and disturbing me, what should I do?
Excessive barking can be frustrating, especially when it disrupts your peace at home. Indeed, nuisance barking is the most common complaint that local councils receive in Australia.
What causes dogs to bark excessively?
Barking is a normal behaviour in dogs. Humans have encouraged and selected for barking over generations of domestication. What constitutes excessive barking can be subjective, but it can be associated with problems for owners, neighbours and the dog. Dogs bark excessively for different reasons.
My dog is barking excessively, what should I do?
Dogs bark excessively for numerous reasons including boredom, excitement, distress, territorial defence and fear and anxiety. Therefore the solutions to problem barking differ from one dog to the next. Remember that some barking is normal and is a way of communicating.