Why is my dog barking reactively when stressed or overstimulated?

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Hey, my question doesn't fit so I'll attach it as screenshot. Thanks! Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Female | spayed | 1 year and 4 months old | 66 lbs

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

HI there! Since you have such a long question, I highly recommend scheduling a consultation with one of our experts so that all of it can be addressed (and since there is a word/character limit in our answers!) A consultation is a lot more in-depth and may be able to help you better. That said, it sounds like Pharah is reactive barking to things, which may mean she is feeling stressed or overstimulated. In these cases, training such as BAT (Behavioral Adjustment Training) is usually the preferred method as it utilizes positive reinforcement training to gradually desensitize your dog to the stimulus until they no longer react to it (in this case, barking). This is usually done with a trainer that can monitor the situation in person, provide advice right there, and help you learn what your dog's triggers and acceptable range to start training at is. That said, finding a trainer in person to do this is best as it can be involved and expert eyes are needed.

Why is my dog barking reactively when stressed or overstimulated?

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