Why does my dog keep barking at me?
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1 Answer
This is called demand barking and may occur when he thinks it’s time to eat, if he wants you to play, if you’re not petting him, or any other time when the dog isn't getting his way. Take a zero tolerance stand and ignore until barking ceases. This may take a while at first but don't give in.
Some dogs are very outspoken and since they cannot communicate with you like you and I, they might do it in other ways to get your attention. Maybe he wants to go outside, maybe he sees you eating and wants to eat too, maybe hes talking to another animal and maybe he is even trying to alert you!