Golden Retriever (Detailed Introduction)

       Dogs have much better hearing than humans. Sometimes before you even hear footsteps in the corridor, the dog has already started barking loudly to alert you. However, if the dog barks loudly every time there are footsteps, this not only affects its own life but also brings many troubles to the neighbors. So, is there any way to make dogs less sensitive to footsteps in the corridor?

       First, owners should let dogs get used to this sound when they are young. When there are footsteps in the corridor and the dog starts barking, the owner can gently soothe the dog, letting it know that these footsteps are normal sounds heard daily in life. Over time, they will no longer be afraid of this sound, and after getting used to it, they naturally won't keep barking whenever they hear footsteps.

       Second, owners can divert the dog's attention when it barks, for example, by calling it to come close or attracting its gaze with a small toy. When the dog stops barking, the owner can give the dog a reward so that the dog can adapt to the footsteps in the corridor more quickly.

       Additionally, owners should interact more with their dogs daily so that they won't feel unfamiliar with human-made sounds. It is worth noting that from birth to three months old is the best socialization period for dogs. During this stage, dogs are the most receptive to training, and owners can seize this opportunity to train the dog to adapt to human life. Of course, if owners miss the dog's optimal socialization time, it is still completely possible to train the dog well, but it will require more time and effort.