Ok so I am new to all this myself, But I think it might have something to do with socialization. The reason I say that is my Chloe has barked once, She was told no, and hasnt again. Shes my only dog & shes 5months old. Now my mom bought her brother same age, same genes, but she has another dog, and her yorkie (bear) is a horrible yapper!! He never stops it seems..lol When we go visit he yaps at Chloe and she just looks at me..And I say what every parent has always said.."I dont care what the other kids are doing..!"