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My dog won't stop barking. What's causing it and how can I fix it?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 1 year and 8 months old | 30 lbs

Why does my dog bark so much

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Answered By Lauren Jones VMD

Veterinarian

Published on April 7th, 2017

Some dogs are more likely to bark as a response to stimuli than others, either due to their breed or individual temperament. Barking can occur as attention seeking behavior, territorial/guarding behavior, fear responses, among others. This can be one of the most challenging behavioral issues to manage. If Sansa's barking is affecting everyone's quality of life, consider consulting a veterinary behaviorist for the most appropriate training and conditioning strategies for her.

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    Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

    Veterinarian

    Published on

    There could be many reasons for a dog to bark a lot, maybe he is not getting enough walking time outside, maybe he is bored, or maybe there is something inside or outside the house that is bothering him.

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