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The dog keeps barking at night, why?

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This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. Michael Jackson
A dog that keeps barking at night may be because the dog feels scared and frightened. This is usually what happens to dogs that have just arrived in a new home. Secondly, it may be because the dog feels hungry, thirsty or wants to go to the toilet. The owner needs to meet the dog's needs according to the actual situation. Finally, if a dog is too energetic or alert, he will bark to vent his energy or alert his owner to danger. In addition, if the dog's barking sounds uncomfortable and is accompanied by other abnormal symptoms, it may be sick. It is recommended that the owner take the dog to the pet hospital for treatment in time.

1. Fear

If the dog has just arrived in a new home, it will bark non-stop at night because it is not very familiar with the new environment and feels frightened. In this case, it is recommended that the owner spend more time with the dog. You can first let the dog get familiar with the environment, then feed the dog food, and use toys to play with the dog to enhance the relationship between each other, etc. After the dog adapts to the environment, he will naturally stop barking.

2. Have physiological needs

Dogs will also bark non-stop when they have needs. Common situations include dogs being hungry, thirsty, wanting to go to the toilet, etc. . At this time, the owner should pay attention to observe and see what the dog's specific needs are. If it is caused by hunger or thirst, he only needs to prepare good food and drink for the dog before going to bed. If the dog wants to go to the toilet, the owner may have to take it out for convenience. However, this mainly happens to dogs who are used to going outside to defecate. If the dog usually defecates at home, there is no need to consider this. .

3. High energy

If the dog does not exercise during the day, it will be very energetic at night, so it will vent its energy by barking all the time. In this case, the owner needs to take the dog to exercise and play more during the day to consume its energy, so that it will feel tired at night and naturally will not have the energy to bark all the time.

4. Too alert

Dogs are relatively alert animals. If someone walks by or there is a noise at night, the dog will immediately roar. This is a dog's nature. If the owner wants the dog to change this behavior, he can conduct appropriate training.

5. Sick

If the dog is sick, it will also bark to attract the owner’s attention.At this time, owners should pay attention to observation. Once they find that the dog has other abnormal symptoms, they need to take the dog to the pet hospital for treatment in time.

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