My dog barks at everything outside. How do I stop his anxious barking?

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I have a 1yr. old Jack Russell Poodle mix. He barks at everything outside, people, parked cars, any object that is new to his surroundings. No matter what we do he barks, he seems so nervous a lot of the time. Very loving and sweet and usually follows commands except for No Bark. Pet's info: Dog | Jack Russell Terrier | Male | neutered | 2 years and 2 months old | 13 lbs

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Poor Rascal! It sounds like he's very fearful of many things outside, which is why he barks at them. This problem is usually very treatable, but you really need to work with a professional who can give you some hands-on guidance in how to help him with his fear - it sounds like he may also be a good candidate for anti-anxiety medication, at least in the short-term. Your best option would be to make an appointment with a veterinary behaviorist who can evaluate Rascal in person and help you put together a detailed plan to help him. This plan would normally include recommendations on how to help manage him so that he isn't put in situations that are scary and overwhelming for him, training techniques to help with his fear by teaching him to associate good things with the things he's currently afraid of, and possibly medication as discussed above. You can search for a board-certified veterinary behaviorist in your area here: www.dacvb.org

My dog barks at everything outside. How do I stop his anxious barking?

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