Want to reduce your dog’s barking habits in Shreveport LA rentals?

Dogs are a joy to live with! They are great companions, sympathetic friends and energizing exercise buddies. However, canines are also a lot of work. Dogs require regular attention, food, walks and medical care. This can be particularly challenging when traveling, but isn’t impossible, especially if you’ll be in Shreveport LA rentals or other temporary housing for multiple weeks at a time. Here in this post, we’ll specifically discuss how to encourage your canine to lessen his or her unhealthy barking habits.

Woof, Woof…What Does He Want?

Dogs aren’t the same as humans, but they can feel some of the same emotional responses. For example, your pet can become afraid or lonely or bored. Barking is part of a dog’s expression of these emotions. As part of your job for caring for Fido, you’ll need to learn how to communicate effectively with him and let him know how you want him to communicate with you. If Fido is barking more than necessary and is bothering your neighbors, you’ll need to work with him (or find help) to reduce this habit.

One way to help a dog better communicate is to reinforce good behavior. Over time, feed your dog treats and encourage him when he doesn’t bark when you come in the door or growl / bark at a neighbor dog. Use voice or hand commands as part of this.

Barking to get attention can also happen. Show your dog that you don’t condone this by ignoring him when he barks. On the flip side, don’t spend too little time with your pet either. Dogs need lots of exercise…especially larger ones. Use the dog’s need for physical exertion as a motivating factor to exercise yourself! Walking is a great way to get to know your Shreveport area neighborhood and / or the local parks. Of course, if you’re tired after a long day at the hospital or office, take your pet to run at a dog park. This is ideal as it gives Fido a fenced-in area to run around and meet new dogs, while also burning excess energy.

When your dog is scared and resorts to barking, he’ll need some additional training. One article suggests giving the dog treats when a scary storm begins so that the pet will learn to associate storms with yummy snacks! No reason to be afraid then!

Shreveport LA Rentals with Dogs

Traveling with a dog or cat may be more involved, but it can be rewarding. After all, what better way to relax at the end of a workday than to come home to one of our fully furnished Shreveport LA rentals with your dog waiting by the door. Sounds delightful!

Another huge benefit of our fully furnished short term rentals is the ensuite washer and dryer…perfect for cleaning pet hair from your clothes. We also include utilities and offer discounts to nurses and military personnel. Of course, we have pet-friendly rentals as well!!

Give Shreveport Bossier Corporate Housing a phone call today at 318-548-6156 or send a message via our Contact form. We look forward to hearing from you and can let you know about our current availability.

Sources: https://www.humanesociety.org/resources/how-get-your-dog-stop-barking, https://pets.webmd.com/dogs/guide/understanding-why-dogs-bark, https://www.cesarsway.com/cesars-best-tips-to-stop-dog-barking/