Dogs bark in the middle of the night because of "three emergencies"

We often say that people have "three emergencies", and the same goes for dogs, especially for younger dogs, when they bark at night It is most likely caused by "internal emergency".
Dogs are generally not willing to solve emergency problems in their own cages, so when they are locked in a cage and they want to be convenient, they will bark or scratch the cage to arouse the owner's anger. Note that as long as the owner lets it out and lets it solve its internal problems, it will naturally stop barking.
Solution: I think you are definitely not willing to get up in the middle of the night to take your dog to the bathroom, so you only need to take your dog downstairs to play for a while after dinner every day to let them solve their own physiological problems. Can.

Lights, noises or "flying objects" outside the window

Dogs at night are more sensitive to changes in the external environment. If your dog is kept on the balcony, Then distant lights, external noise, or bats flying outside the window or other small flying insects may cause dogs to bark.
Solution: If it is an enclosed balcony, close the balcony window and draw the curtains before going to bed. If it is an open balcony, let the dog go back to the living room to sleep, and close the isolation between the living room and the balcony. Door, give the dog a relatively quiet night.

Sudden change in living environment

If the living environment suddenly changes, for example, the dog owner moves to a new home or a friend has something to do and sends the dog to your house to stay for a few days, the pet will You may show some discomfort and feel that you are at a loss, so you will hum at night.
Solution: If the dog barks due to moving, the pet owner can take the pet to familiarize himself with the new home in advance, and at the same time bring all its original belongings to the new home to make it feel safe. If the dog that a friend sent for fostering barks at night, it is normal. Just wait until the friend takes him back. In addition, the next time the friend wants to send the dog to foster care, you can ask your friend to bring a piece of his clothes. Come to keep your dog company. In the eyes of humans, we are the owners of the dog. But in the eyes of the dog, humans may be its children or playmates. When you don’t appear in front of it for a long time, it also Will worry about you: "Why hasn't this baby come back? He won't be lost?"

Competition and Jealousy

The jealousy of dogs is no less than that of men and women in love. , so if there are other new pets or friends in the house, or a new baby appears, they will notice the subtle changes that have occurred in you, and thus feel left out and appear depressed. When night comes, They began to groan and chirp: "This damn ghost is sleeping with someone else again."
Solution: When new members are added to the family,Pet owners must be fully prepared in advance to let the dog feel that the addition of a new member can bring it happiness instead of taking away its happiness.
For example, if a baby is added to the family, when the baby appears in the dog's sight, we can reward the dog with a small snack or touch its head to make it feel that the baby is Appearing can bring benefits to it, and it will naturally feel at ease.

Long-term depression and anxiety

Like people, dogs can also suffer from anxiety and depression. If the pet owner leaves early and comes home late every day, and does not have time to take the dog out for fun, Dogs can easily become neurotic, and even the slightest noise at night can cause them to bark incessantly.
This is really bad, especially for large dogs. It not only affects their own sleep, but also causes serious trouble to neighbors, causing neighbor complaints and causing tension between neighbors.
Solution: As long as pet owners spend some time taking care of their pets and take their dogs for a walk every night before going to bed, this barking will slowly disappear. In addition, if you want to keep a dog but are not sure if you have the time, it is recommended that you don’t keep one. Don’t let the pet’s cute appearance become a burden to your future and cause harm to the pet.

New puppy

If it is a newly bought puppy that barks at night, this is normal. The puppy has just left its mother and siblings. The cub is definitely not used to spending the night alone. You only need to arrange food and lodging for it, play games with it more every day, and at the same time provide it with a relatively quiet environment without external interference. It will get used to it within a week.
In short, there is no reason why a dog barks at night, but the reasons for barking are diverse. The specific reasons require careful observation by the owner, and only after knowing the reasons can they be corrected.