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It happens that the fear and anxiety of a dog is associated with its emotional state, a sense of insecurity. Closer communication, even tone, calm friendliness of the owner will help the dog to be less anxious. Sometimes, sedatives prescribed by the veterinarian are additionally required. And besides, the animal will be nervous and alarmed if loud tense conversations, screams, and other manifestations of the conflict are often heard in the house.

If the habit of barking is already deeply rooted and you can’t get rid of it in gentle ways, don’t forget: any reputable pet products website offers anti-collar collars. In this category there are models that splash water (it is recommended to add natural flavors, for example, citrus oils to water), models with vibration, and the toughest version - with an electroshock device. Be careful: shock devices can not work well on long-haired breeds, and when they work, they can increase the animal's nervousness. Vibrating devices are effective for the first several times, and then their effectiveness may decrease. Then they can be temporarily removed.

The noise of the night pleases little even a big animal lover. Moreover, it interferes with normal rest for everyone around. It is worth following what exactly the dog barking at night reacts to. If you have cats running around the yard, just try to expel someone else's animal once or twice, stop leaving food leftovers that might attract him. Tell the dog to be silent if she barks at someone passing by, but let the alien, stranger bark at the entrance, this will mark for her the boundary “where to start barking”. Try to feed the animal tightly by night, consult your veterinarian about special sedatives that will not make the animal sleep, but reduce anxiety.