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My dog shakes her head after barking. Is this normal or an ear issue?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Airedale Terrier | Female | spayed | 3 years and 2 months old | 67 lbs

Why does my dog shake her head after every time she barks? Her ears seem to be fine, but something apparently bothers her when barking. She is 3 years old and has been doing it most of her life.

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Answered By Dr Stafford, BVetMed, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on July 13th, 2017

I suspect that when she barks it causes the fluid in her semicircular canals in her ears to vibrate, this will effect her sense if balance and make her shake her head. I would not worry overly about it.

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