A Lhasa Apso dog is a wonderful companion and certainly a very important member of the family.
They give unconditional love and expect nothing in return except your love and attention. We can certainly learn a lot from our dogs can not we?
Your pet greets you with excitement, a wagging tail and dog kisses, if you've been gone for a minute or for many weeks. we never get tired of this!
Research has shown that pets such as dogs and cats, reduce peoples stress levels and lower their blood pressure.
Your Lhasa Apso can amuse and entertain you, keep you from getting bored and turn a bad or boring day into a great one. A dog loves you no matter what you are or what you look like.
They teach their owners about devotion, acceptance and patience and in return, you nurture your pets and care for them.
In return, we the owners are trying to teach our dogs is acceptable behavior to prevent dog behavior problems such as excessive barking.
How Your Lhasa Apso Communicates
Yes, We know the picture is not of a Lhasa Apso, but we just could not resist using this!
OK ... so when someone dogs bark, growl, whine or even howl it is a natural and normal behavior and their way of communicating with each other and with their human family.
Start when they are young puppies they use vocalisation to communicate. This may include crying sounds when they are frustrated, scared, hurt, or soft whining sounds when they are hungry or cold. Older dogs make different sounds for different situations, such as:
* Whimpering or whining - Dogs often use whining or whimpering as a means of communicating when they seek attention or show submissiveness when greeting other dogs. Many also whine when they are in pain, frustrated, lonely or want something, like a dog treat or not to take them for a walk.
* Howling - Many dogs use howling as a variety of means to communicate. If a dog hears a second dog howling somewhere in the distance they often howl back as a form of communication. Some howl when they hear sirens, certain music or go hunting.
* Growling - As most owners will tell you, dogs growl not only as a warning, to show aggression, dominance and in defense but also when playing. A wagging tail and lots of movement often accompany play growl. You can see the difference between play and aggressive growl of a dog's posture, a dog that remains stationery, snarls or stares is using an aggressive growl and they are serious.
* Dog Barking - barking dogs and excessive barking are ways dogs communicate. Some breeds are trained to bark, as working or herding dogs and guard dogs. Although barking is normal behavior often used to get attention show excitement and other feelings, big dog barking can create many problems.
For the most success with Lhasa Apsos, it is suggested you take the time to do a little online research.
Tell me about Excessive Lhasa Apso Barking thereafter.
Lhasa Apso barking is a problem when it becomes loud, unwanted, inappropriate or excessive.
When people hear continuous dog barking, it's not only disturbing but also creates stress and annoyance to you and others, as neighbors.
Nervous, uneasy or lonely barking often happens when your pet is left alone at home, and they experience separation anxiety or fear.
As your Lhasa Apso is more sad, lonely or anxious, the barking becomes louder and louder and often bothers neighbors. Many dogs think than when you close the door and leaving you never want to return and begin the sustained, high barking.
What's Your Lhasa Apso's Environment Like?
An uninteresting, boring environment that offers no stimulation often creates a bored Barker, who makes a lot of noise as an outlet for his or her pent-up energy.
Lhasa Apsos left alone outside or inside for long periods often show this continuous barking behavior.
They are social animals, and when confined alone in a kennel or yard the result is excessive barking because they are bored or lonely and want some attention.
Since no one is there to stop them from barking, it almost becomes a hobby for them
Dogs love to play ball, frisbee and playing with their owners and often bark when they become excited. Unfortunately, some get too excited and the dog barking turns into a big problem for anyone within hearing distance.
Did you know?
The percentage of male and female purebred and mixed bred Lhasa Apsos to bark everything is basically the same,
Lhasa Apsos not get enough exercise often bark or whine to release tension. Some dogs seem to be very hypersensitive to movements and sounds around them.
Often when a person gets a new puppy, and Barks, they shout for them to stop their barking. Unfortunately, a puppy takes this as a sign that you answer them back so they continue and this eventually becomes excessive barking or inappropriate dog behavior.
Sometimes owners unintentionally train their Lhasa Apso to bark by giving them the attention they want. If your Lhasa Apso Barks to go in or out of a treatment, to play ball for a belly rub or other reasons, they learn quickly that barking get results!
How About some tips to help control Barking Then?
Well, here are a few proven tips on teaching your Lhasa Apso to stop his or her excessive barking:
* As amazing as it sounds, to teach your Lhasa Apso speak or bark on command is a simple way to teach them to stop barking.
Find something that makes them bark, such as keeping their toy or treat away from them. When they bark, praise them and keep repeating the word 'talk'.
When you do this often enough, your Lhasa Apso learns that the word speak means bark and the dog will start barking on command.
Now you can teach them the word "stop" or "silent". You do this when they are barking, say the word and give them their treats or toys.
When repeated often enough, it does not take long for your dog to learn to say the word quiet or stop them to stop barking, and they get a reward.
If someone comes into your home and you tell your dog 'quiet' and it stops barking, praise him or her, and always keep reinforcing your dog's good behavior.
* The best way to teach your dog to stop barking is by training them well when they are very young. If you have an older dog, do not give up yourself!
* There will be times when you must leave your dog alone. To get your pet used to this without barking, start to leave the house for a few minutes.
Never make a fuss of your dog when you leave, and after being gone a few minutes, came back in again in order not to make a fuss of the dog.
Gradually increase the time you are away, but makes it seem very natural so your dog knows you will return. This way they do not feel so stressed.
* Some Lhasa Apsos are calmer when they hear someone's voice so try leaving the radio on low.
* Try to keep your Lhasa Apso away from things that start him barking, which looks out the window. Close your curtains or blinds and if this does not work, give the command "quiet" or "stop", then slam a book down or shake a can full or marbles, to make a loud noise. When he is quiet, let him sit, praise the dog and give it a treat.
* Exercise and mental stimulation are extremely important and help keep dogs from nuisance barking or showing bad dog behavior.
Let your Lhasa Apso in the yard for a few minutes is not enough exercise. Your pet needs a long walk, exercise, fresh or playtime daily, to run from some of his energy and keep his barking controlled.
Remember that a tired dog does not bark so much. When out walking, your dog smells and sees different sights, which keeps him from getting bored. Try to teach your Lhasa Apso new tricks or obedience training, as they need mental stimulation to keep them from barking.
One last word to you.
With correct use, rewarded and trained there are very few Lhasa Apsos, who can not learn to control their barking.
It is very important to remember that dogs bark as part of their natural behavior, like people talking to communicate. Never try to remove the dog barking from their repertoire entirely and use only positive training methods to achieve this.
Most Lhasa Apso owners will be able to curb or prevent problem barking.
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