{"id":2501,"date":"2022-02-04T12:14:18","date_gmt":"2022-02-04T12:14:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pitbulltribe.com\/?p=2501"},"modified":"2022-02-04T12:16:30","modified_gmt":"2022-02-04T12:16:30","slug":"do-american-pitbulls-bark-a-lot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pitbulltribe.com\/do-american-pitbulls-bark-a-lot\/","title":{"rendered":"Do American PitBull Terriers Bark a Lot?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Barking is a natural instinct for dogs, as it\u2019s one of their many forms of communication. All breeds of domestic dogs bark at some point, and the American Pit Bull Terrier is no exception \u2014 but are American Pit Bull Terriers <em>excessive <\/em>barkers?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>American Pit Bull Terriers bark a moderate amount, although they do not generally bark without reason. You can expect barking from this breed when they feel alert, protective, bored, provoked, scared, excited, or threatened.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, each American Pit Bull Terrier is different \u2014 every dog has its own unique personality. Some may be more vocal, whereas others are largely silent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, I\u2019ll cover <em>why <\/em>dogs bark, the barking habits of American Pit Bull Terriers, and <em>when <\/em>they tend to bark, as well as provide some tips on how to train your pitbull to stop barking incessantly. Read on to learn more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-do-american-pit-bull-terriers-bark\">Why Do American Pit Bull Terriers Bark?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Adult wolves rarely bark \u2014 so why do dogs bark if they\u2019re descended from wolves? The answer has a lot to do with domestication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>American Pit Bull Terriers and other domestic dogs bark due to neoteny \u2014 <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/topics\/agricultural-and-biological-sciences\/neoteny\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>physical traits of childhood<\/strong><\/a><strong> in adulthood. Wolf pups bark, yap, and make other vocalizations, whereas adult wolves hardly bark at all. During domestication, dogs retained many infant wolf behaviors, including barking.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, if you find that your American Pit Bull Terrier is a barker, you can attribute this to the domestication of dogs which began thousands of years ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"canine-communication\">Canine Communication<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Dogs, including the American Pit Bull Terrier, have several forms of communication, from body language to scent, as well as dozens of vocalizations, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Barks<\/li><li>Whines<\/li><li>Yaps<\/li><li>Growls<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>While you may consider barks to be a rather simple form of canine communication, there is actually a wide range of barks that have different meanings. The pitch, number of barks, and pauses between barks each tell a different story about what a dog feels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, the next time your American Pit Bull Terrier starts vocalizing, pay attention to how it sounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>High-Pitched Barks &#8211; <\/strong>If your American Pit Bull Terrier is feeling lonely, it may produce a high-pitched bark that sounds similar to a yelp. Some dogs, however, also produce high-pitched barks when they\u2019re feeling playful or excited. You might notice these types of barks when you first arrive home from work, or when he sees his leash and becomes excited about a walk.<br><\/li><li><strong>Low-Pitched Barks &#8211; <\/strong>Typically, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.akc.org\/expert-advice\/lifestyle\/learn-speak-dog-meaning-dogs-barks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">deeper a dog\u2019s bark<\/a>, the more serious the dog is. If he feels fearful, aggressive, or just wants to be left alone, you\u2019ll notice that the pitch of the vocalization is much lower than it is when he\u2019s happy, excited, or feeling playful.<br><\/li><li><strong>Constant Barking &#8211; <\/strong>A continuous, nonstop bark shows that a dog is highly attentive to something, whether it be an animal, human, or anything that the dog deems curious. Your American Pit Bull Terrier likely wants to signal or warn you that someone or something is around.<br><\/li><li><strong>Pauses Between Barking &#8211; <\/strong>If you notice your American Pit Bull Terrier regularly barking, although with pauses in between, it may be feeling worried or excited. Look at the dog\u2019s body language as a whole to determine what it\u2019s feeling.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Single Loud Bark &#8211; <\/strong>A single loud bark is a cause for concern, and you should react immediately. This usually indicates that your American Pit Bull Terrier feels surprised, threatened, or even annoyed. The dog may be telling someone or something that it wants to be left alone. A bark, in this instance, is the first line of defense, so remove the dog from the situation as soon as possible.<br><\/li><li><strong>Multiple Barks &#8211; <\/strong>The more barks, the more aggressive your canine is feeling. If that\u2019s the case with your American Pit Bull Terrier, make sure to check and see what\u2019s bothering him. It could be something dangerous, such as a snake, or it might just be something your dog isn\u2019t familiar with, such as a bag stuck to a tree blowing in the wind.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Interestingly, humans \u2014 even those who aren\u2019t dog owners \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/15982157\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">can classify dog barks<\/a> and determine which mood the dog was feeling. They were able to choose possible situations that the dog was barking about and could match the situation with accuracy far higher than chance. This could be due to our <a href=\"https:\/\/time.com\/5342964\/human-bond-dog-thoughts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">close relationship with canines<\/a> for thousands of years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"are-american-pit-bull-terriers-barkers\">Are American Pit Bull Terriers Barkers?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/pitbulltribe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pitbull-looking-at-car-window-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"pitbull looking from a car window\" class=\"wp-image-2507\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pitbulltribe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pitbull-looking-at-car-window-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pitbulltribe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pitbull-looking-at-car-window-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pitbulltribe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pitbull-looking-at-car-window-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pitbulltribe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pitbull-looking-at-car-window.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all domestic dogs, the American Pit Bull Terriers do<em> <\/em>bark, but they\u2019re not considered incessant barkers like other terrier breeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The American Pit Bull Terrier is a moderate barker \u2014 so, yes, the breed <\/strong><strong><em>does <\/em><\/strong><strong>bark, especially if it feels the need to. This breed, however, is not the type that barks all day long for nothing, but there are always exceptions to that rule.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"when-do-american-pit-bull-terriers-bark\">When Do American Pit Bull Terriers Bark?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As mentioned in the first section, American Pit Bull Terriers, as well as other dogs, bark for a multitude of reasons \u2014 and each bark may have a different sound based on what the dog is feeling at the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>American Pit Bull Terriers bark for many reasons, including when they feel protective, bored, provoked, excited, or threatened. Any sight, sound, or smell can arouse your American Pit Bull Terrier, giving them a reason to bark.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"protective-barks\">Protective Barks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The American Pit Bull Terrier is naturally loyal, protective, and intimidating. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Their owner and family members are, to them, part of their \u201cpack,\u201d thus these dogs are willing to protect them at all costs. Therefore, if your American Pit Bull Terrier feels as though there\u2019s a threat nearby \u2014 whether it\u2019s someone at the door or a stranger in your yard \u2014 they <em>will <\/em>bark to alert you of potential danger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"boredom-barks\">Boredom Barks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/pitbulltribe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pitbull-barking-in-crate-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"pitbull barking in a crate\" class=\"wp-image-2506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pitbulltribe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pitbull-barking-in-crate-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pitbulltribe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pitbull-barking-in-crate-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pitbulltribe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pitbull-barking-in-crate-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pitbulltribe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pitbull-barking-in-crate.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Full of energy, the American Pit Bull Terrier needs regular mental and physical stimulation. If they\u2019re feeling bored, they tend to find themselves in inappropriate situations, such as chewing, running wild through the house, or barking incessantly. This is usually due to boredom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the owner of an American Pit Bull Terrier, it is your responsibility to ensure that these high-energy dogs have ways to stay occupied, especially when you\u2019re not home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Provide the dog with plenty of chew toys, puzzle treat dispensers, and keep the blinds and curtains closed to prevent him from barking at everyone and everything that passes by.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I recommend the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/NEEDOON-Interactive-Encourages-Foraging-Dispenser\/dp\/B07N1JYYCW?tag=pitbulltribe-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">AWOOF Pet Snuffle Mat<\/a> from Amazon.com. This interactive toy allows you to hide small toys, treats, or other objects inside, giving your dog the chance to sniff them out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s an excellent way to stimulate your American Pit Bull Terrier\u2019s mind while also training their sense of smell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"provocation-barks\">Provocation Barks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re the owner of an American Pit Bull Terrier, you know first-hand just how powerful these creatures are. Therefore, it\u2019s important to know when your dog feels that it&#8217;s reached its limit with people or other animals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Feeling teased, harassed, or provoked could lead to a potentially dangerous situation. To warn the provoker, these dogs may bark \u2014 and it\u2019s usually a thunderous, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dummies.com\/article\/home-auto-hobbies\/pets\/dogs\/general-dogs\/interpreting-your-dogs-barking-143333\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">deliberate, single bark<\/a> \u2014 to say \u201cStop!\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Humans are similar, as we sometimes express our frustrations through yelling, especially when someone continues to bother us even after we\u2019ve attempted to walk away. Dogs do the same. When dogs \u201cyell\u201d at another dog or human, it\u2019s very obvious what they mean \u2014 and it\u2019s wise to listen. As long as the source of the annoyance goes away, there\u2019s not much more intervention that needs to take place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important to note that while the American Pit Bull Terrier tends to be friendly with humans (when well-socialized), they may be <a href=\"https:\/\/pets.webmd.com\/dogs\/features\/pit-bulls-safety\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">averse to other animals<\/a> due to their history. So, if your dog is signaling you that another animal is bothering him, remove him from the situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"excited-playful-barks\">Excited, Playful Barks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You may notice your American Pit Bull Terrier vocalizing with high-pitched, \u201chappy\u201d barks whenever it\u2019s feeling excited or playful. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It could be a bark when you throw a ball during a game of fetch, a bark as soon as you arrive home from work, or even a bark when they see a canine friend or person that they haven\u2019t seen in a while.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"threatened\">Threatened<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>American Pit Bull Terriers are not the kind of dog that backs down from a threat \u2014 they\u2019re willful, determined creatures and are often fearless. They <em>know <\/em>what they\u2019re capable of, and when it comes to protecting those that they love, they won\u2019t hold back. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, if your American Pit Bull Terrier feels threatened, it will let you know without hesitation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It could be a stranger or animal that comes too close to you while you\u2019re out on a walk, or the mail-person as they approach your home. This is a protective breed, so it only makes sense that they\u2019ll warn you of potential danger with loud barking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"is-my-american-pit-bull-terrier-barking-too-much\">Is My American Pit Bull Terrier Barking Too Much?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>An American Pit Bull Terrier is barking too much if it barks constantly, for no reason at all \u2014 but pay attention to your pet. Some bark when they feel protective, bored, provoked, playful, or threatened, which are acceptable situations in which to bark. If your dog barks too much, see a vet first.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve determined that your American Pit Bull Terrier\u2019s barking isn\u2019t caused by a medical condition or something bothering the dog, then it\u2019s time to start training your dog not to vocalize unless there\u2019s a real threat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"training-an-american-pit-bull-terrier-not-to-bark\">Training an American Pit Bull Terrier Not To Bark<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>American Pit Bull Terriers are incredibly loyal and always eager to please. Fortunately, that makes it relatively easy to teach them new tricks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, you <em>want <\/em>your American Pit Bull Terrier to bark when it\u2019s necessary \u2014 you just don\u2019t want constant, incessant barking all hours of the day and night. That\u2019s where training comes in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"stop-an-american-pit-bull-terrier-from-barking\">Stop an American Pit Bull Terrier from Barking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several ways to stop an American Pit Bull Terrier from barking. We\u2019ll outline the following ways in more detail below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"socialization\">Socialization<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to their history as a dogfighting, bull-baiting breed, American Pit Bull Terriers tend to be less tolerant of other animals. As such, it\u2019s critical to socialize these dogs with other animals and people from a young age. When they\u2019re used to other creatures, they\u2019re less likely to bark constantly when they encounter new people or animals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"training\">Training<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Training is an absolute must with any domestic dog, and it can help stop a dog\u2019s incessant barking. The American Pit Bull Terrier is a strong, muscular dog with immense power. Therefore, it\u2019s irresponsible to allow this dog to rule the roost \u2014 <em>you <\/em>should be in charge at all times. Basic obedience training is a must.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"keep-the-dog-occupied\">Keep The Dog Occupied<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Keeping your American Pit Bull Terrier occupied is another way to reduce incessant barking. By offering your dog plenty of mental and physical stimulation through hikes, daily walks, games of fetch and tug-of-war, or puzzle feeders, you can help them expel some of that excess energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"positive-reinforcement\">Positive Reinforcement<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>When training your American Pit Bull Terrier not to bark, don\u2019t punish them when they vocalize. Instead, ignore them. When they\u2019re quiet, you can provide them with treats, love, and praise \u2014 as to say, \u201cYou\u2019re being quiet! Good work!\u201d By punishing them for barking, you\u2019re still giving them attention \u2014 <em>negative<\/em> attention, but attention nonetheless. This doesn\u2019t help the dog learn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eventually, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanesociety.org\/resources\/positive-reinforcement-training\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">positive reinforcement<\/a> for <em>not <\/em>barking will encourage your dog to make the connection, associating barking cessation with a reward. You can also reward your dog for barking but <em>only <\/em>when the dog barks on command.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As with all domestic dog breeds, the American Pit Bull Terrier is capable of barking, and it <em>will <\/em>do so when it feels the need. Compared to other dog breeds (such as the Beagle), however, the American Pit Bull Terrier only barks a moderate amount, on average.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you find that your dog barks excessively, or at things that don\u2019t matter, then it\u2019s important to have them checked out by a vet. Once you\u2019ve ruled out medical conditions, consider training your American Pit Bull Terrier to reduce incessant barking.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Barking is a natural instinct for dogs, as it\u2019s one of their many forms of communication. All breeds of domestic dogs bark at some point, and the American Pit Bull Terrier is no exception \u2014 but are American Pit Bull Terriers excessive barkers? 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