Although barking is a natural instinct in dogs, if a Siberian Husky exhibits excessive barking behavior, it is considered abnormal. If owners notice their Siberian Husky exhibiting this behavior, they should not only correct and train it, but also understand why their Siberian Husky is barking excessively and what training methods can help correct this undesirable habit, so as to prevent the excessive barking from causing inconvenience to owners and neighbors. So why do Siberian Huskies like to bark excessively, and what is the best way to address this issue?
The howl of the Siberian Husky is an important tool for communication with the outside world. Each different howl represents a different meaning and function. For example: a long, empty howl represents loneliness and has the function of attracting the attention of distant friends. A whining howl represents helplessness and begging; it has a function of seeking help. A low growl with teeth showing represents a warning and has a defensive function. And a loud, regular howl represents a wider range of meanings, which must be analyzed in conjunction with the environment in which it occurs to determine its intended message.
In most cases, the barking of a domestic Siberian Husky in a certain place is usually indicative of one of the following meanings. The first is to express fear, the second is to express a desire to go out, the third is to express a challenge, and the fourth is to express loneliness. These barks all have one common purpose, which is to draw the attention of the owner and to ask the owner to change the Siberian Husky’s current environment.
Why does this happen? There are also many Siberian Huskies that are quiet and well-behaved. The reason is that when Siberian Huskies are born, genetics gives them an unsettled nervous system, which is what we call the breed’s temperament type that influences its behavior patterns. Excitable Siberian Huskies, quiet Siberian Huskies, and weak Siberian Huskies are more likely to exhibit this barking behavior, while agile Siberian Huskies are less likely to do so. Additionally, the Siberian Husky’s upbringing has a very important and decisive impact on its later habits. In simpler terms, no matter what the temperament type of the Siberian Husky, if it experiences any of the following in its upbringing, it is likely to develop the habit of barking: being spoiled and over-indulged by humans from an early age, forming an absolute dependence on humans; being subjected to severe fright or harm in a solitary environment when young; being allowed to roam freely and being curious about everything new; and other reasons. But in general, the first reason is the most common.
After analyzing the reasons why Siberian Huskies like to bark, owners can train and correct them based on the causes. Targeted treatment is the most effective, otherwise, if owners do not know the reason why Siberian Huskies bark, they will scold them, and Siberian Huskies will not only not correct their mistakes, but will become worse, and it will also have a great impact on owners’ normal lives and cause problems during training.