I can assure that the reason that my Roxy has been barking an awful lot lately is simply due to boredom. Oh we play but that doesn't work as good as her normal three walks a day. Not long ones, it's the outing that counts.
Lately it has been cold and rainy. Roxy isn't into walking in the rain, even when she has deluxe rain coats and boots to wear. When she isn't sleeping, eating or playing she is barking at every sound. The birds at the feeders, anyone coming into the yard, and deers in at night.
Some of the barking is due to ongoing reasons as normal, even when she is regularly being walked. IE: People coming into the yard and deers in at night but I have noticed over the holidays that she is overly mouthy. Driving me nuts as well. Thank goodness it is easy to distract her by way of her toys and play time.
My suggestion is leash him up and get him outside so he can investigate, sniff and walk. Hopefully he is all healed by now. Even just being outside to where it is all happening so he can feel a part of it may help.
Once my girl is walking regularly again, I am sure the constant barking will cease to just normal amounts.
Lastly, it is possible to teach him "no bark". With persistence and patience, of course.
Just FYI, there are many no bark videos useful via Youtube. Just search you tube for teach dog no bark. Hope this proves to be of help. Good luck. Wishing for the best. |