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The dog barks at a certain place for no reason

Pet Knowledge
This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. Olivia Johnson
If your dog barks at a certain place for no reason, it may be because he hears a strange sound or smells a special smell. At the same time, because dogs have a very strong sense of territory, when strangers or other animals enter their territory and feel danger, they will bark at that place in order to warn and arouse their owners. of attention. In this regard, the owner can check whether there is anything special in the direction of the dog's barking, such as dead mice, bugs, certain animals or toys, etc.

1. Hearing strange sounds

Dogs’ hearing is very sensitive and can detect very subtle changes. This is why dogs are afraid of loud noises. Therefore, when a dog barks at a place for no reason, it is likely that he heard some movement and barked vigilantly. The owner can go and see if there is any abnormal movement in the place where the dog is barking.

2. Smell special smells

Dogs’ sense of smell is also very sensitive, so they can sensitively detect odors in the air. When they smell some special smells, It will bark at the place where the smell is wafting, such as a dead mouse in a corner of the house or rotten garbage in the corner, etc. In this regard, owners can reduce the generation of odor by promptly cleaning up indoor garbage, thereby preventing dogs from barking.

3. Feeling danger

Dogs have very sensitive senses of smell and hearing, and they have a strong sense of territory. When people or other animals approach their territory, they will It will stare at a certain place and bark, which is actually warning other animals or people not to enter its territory, otherwise they will attack. Therefore, if you see a dog barking at a place for no reason, the owner should also be vigilant to see if a stranger has broken in.

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