Is your dog a dog doorbell? Advice on inappropriate barking.

Does your dog bark too much when the doorbell rings?

How are they when visitors arrive?

Are they a dog doorbell?

Does your dog bark excessively when the doorbell rings or when visitors arrive? If so, you're not alone. Inappropriate barking can be one of the most frustrating behaviours for dog owners to deal with. Here are some tips to help you manage this issue effectively.

First, it's essential to identify whether your dog's barking is a pattern behavior or a stress behaviour. Pattern behaviours are easier to fix with training and positive reinforcement, while stress behaviours require a different approach.

Training and Positive Reinforcement

For pattern behaviours, positive reinforcement can be a highly effective training tool. Keep your dog on a leash and reward calm focus and desired behaviours with treats while someone rings the doorbell or enters the home. Keeping training sessions short around 10 minutes, helps maintain your dog's attention and sets them up for success.

Managing Stress Levels

If your dog's barking is linked to stress or anxiety, it's important to support both their behaviour and their underlying emotional wellbeing. Alongside training and a consistent routine, our Soothe + Calm Stress Supplement for Dogs provides daily nutritional support for the gut-brain axis, helping to support emotional balance and resilience over time. Because it works from the inside out, it's designed to complement behaviour training rather than replace it.

When to Consult a Vet

If you believe your dog's barking is related to anxiety, it's a good idea to speak with your veterinarian. Some dogs benefit from a combination of behaviour modification, environmental management, nutritional support, and, where appropriate, prescription medication. The Soothe + Calm Stress Supplement for Dogs can also be used alongside behaviour medications as part of a comprehensive management plan, under your veterinarian's guidance.