My dog is not Barking??

@ashifu (59)
India
January 3, 2008 11:31am CST
Hi guys this is ASHIF ..My friend Hemu haVE a Lab(Dobby) which is 40 daYS old and it is not showing the slightest signs of having the ability to bark........... He worried coz he used to have a German spitz 2 years back (Dimpi) which started barking at around 45 days can anybody suggest anything should i shoe it to the vet regarding this problem...............
1 response
@tryxiness (4544)
• Philippines
4 Jan 08
Maybe because your dog has not been exposed to other dogs to show how he should bark. Anyways, the dog will eventually bark, try playing with him -- tickle him or whatever to encourage him to talk.