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My dog barks too much when he hears other dogs. What can I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Havanese | Male | unneutered | 1 year old

Is there a way to teach my dog not to bark when he hears dogs barking outside? He's been starting to bark more

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Answered By Joy Fuhrman, DVM, MBA, CPA

Veterinarian

Published on May 31st, 2017

There are also some great resources on Dr. Sophia Yin's website based on her own research into barking dogs. Here's the link: https://drsophiayin.com/blog/entry/barking-in-dogs-noise-or-communication/

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    Answered By Emily, DVM

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    Hello- This could be a hard task that requires consistency in training but also as you can't control the trigger (other dogs barking). To start I recommend consulting a professional trainer or even a veterinary behaviorist to discuss re-enforcement techniques appropriate for Kiba and his environment.

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