Some territorial barkers bark as a result of fear or anxiety caused by strangers. This can require additional work. The above techniques can be applied, but these dogs must also be desensitized to strangers and socialized well, both off their property and on.

Separation Anxiety Barking -- Some dogs bark as a result of separation anxiety, the barking occurring as you're about to leave or after you've left. Dog's will do this to get their owner's attention or even as a release of anxious energy. This is often what owners hear their neighbors complaining about. However, it's important to keep in mind that not only are your neighbors being annoyed, but your dog is suffering. Punishment will not work to correct this behavior. In fact, attempts to correct the barking rarely work. What needs to be paid attention to is the separation anxiety itself. For information on dealing with separation anxiety, visit our page on Dealing with Separation Anxiety.

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