Although they can be really annoying, the barks They are the dog's main form of communication. Through them they express their fear, their joy and even warn us of the possible risks that are around us. In short, it is the way in which they let us know how they feel, although to decipher this information we need to know what the types of barking are and their meanings.
Types of barks and their meaning
1. Bark of fear. It's short and sharp, ending in a kind of howl. It is usually accompanied by a step backwards, as if fleeing from a threat. It is common in dogs that suffer from behavioral problems.
2. Bark alarm. With it, it warns us that something is happening, it may detect some kind of danger. It is a dry and continuous bark, and the dog only stops when we respond to its wake-up call.
3. Barking with excitement or nervousness. Through this type of barking the animal releases its stress. It is a constant, rhythmic bark, remarkably high-pitched, and highly repetitive. It is accompanied by jumps, turns and gasps; many times it is associated with joy.
4. Barking of sadness. It is a kind of sharp, deep and prolonged howl. It is a series of repetitive barks, low or high, similar to a wail.
5. Barking of aggression. It is usually accompanied by grunting. They are rapid, high-pitched and repetitive barks, which intensify as the threat approaches the animal.
6. Bark for attention. It is an insistent and sharp bark, accompanied by running around us, glances, turns, jumps, and ultimately, any movement that may attract our attention. It is very common for the dog to react like this if he wants to go for a walk or play with us.
7. Orderly barking. It is usually the result of a training process. That is, it is a bark that is taught to the dog in order to carry out an order.