Why would a dog bark so much?

@Hannihar (130058)
Israel
February 28, 2024 12:34am CST
There is a dog where we live that barks a lot. The owner said in the beginning that he has to get to know someone. I do not believe that is the reason. I believe he is left out a lot and she does not want to be responsible for him or her. I never got to know the dog. Maybe the dog is lonely. Do you have any suggestions as to why the dog barks all day?
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@LindaOHio (160747)
• United States
28 Feb
Dogs need attention and love. The dog does not want to be left outside. It wants to be with its people. Have a good day.
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@Hannihar (130058)
• Israel
28 Feb
@LindaOHio i agree with you.
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@kaylachan (59971)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
28 Feb
Because it's trying to get attention because its needs aren't being met. Unlike cats, Dogs are needy animals always eager to please and need constant attention and stimulation. They can get loud and distructive if left to their own devices.
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@Hannihar (130058)
• Israel
28 Feb
@kaylachan Thank you for that.
@RebeccasFarm (87088)
• United States
28 Feb
Usually because it is lonely and neglected.
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• United States
28 Feb
@Hannihar Welcome
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@Hannihar (130058)
• Israel
28 Feb
@RebeccasFarm Thanks my friend.
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@LadyDuck (462290)
• Switzerland
28 Feb
When dogs get no attention they become stressed and depressed and bark all day.
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@LadyDuck (462290)
• Switzerland
28 Feb
@Hannihar There is a dog not far from us, alone in the garden all the time, that does the same.
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@Hannihar (130058)
• Israel
1 Mar
@LadyDuck How sad,
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@Hannihar (130058)
• Israel
28 Feb
@LadyDuck ok and thanks for that.
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@JudyEv (328393)
• Rockingham, Australia
29 Feb
I think the dog is probably lonely but that's just my guess.
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@Hannihar (130058)
• Israel
29 Feb
@JudyEv You are probably right.
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@dya80dya (34727)
28 Feb
I think it's true, he is lonely. But I have a neighbor with three dogs and during the summer they bark a lot at everyone.
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@Hannihar (130058)
• Israel
29 Feb
@dya80dya Maybe they want attention.
@just4him (310373)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
28 Feb
The dog needs his owner's attention and love, then it will calm down and stop barking.
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@Hannihar (130058)
• Israel
3 Mar
@just4him Thank you and you got that right.
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