Do Cavapoos Bark A Lot? – Steps to stop barking

Although Cavapoos have a lot of positive features, they can also be prone to certain behavioral issues like excessive barking.

Do Cavapoos bark a lot?

All in all, Cavapoos are a good first pet.

They are family-oriented dogs who get along great with other animals and children, are loyal pets, and are fairly easy to train.

On the other hand, improper training can lead them to vocalize a lot and can sometimes result in separation anxiety.

Cavapoos bark for a variety of reasons such as stress, loneliness, and anxiety.

They also bark to get our attention like most other dogs do.

With some simple training, you can help your dog to bark less and only when appropriate.

Being small in stature, Cavapoos are big when it comes to personality, so it’s no surprise that they bark when they’re happy, sad, or excited.

Although Cavapoos don’t bark excessively, their barking may need to be controlled.

Carry on reading for explanations and how to handle inappropriate barking.

What Causes Cavapoos To Bark A Lot?

First of all, not all Cavapoos bark a lot.

However, the ones that do have some reasons for their behavior.

Some of the reasons could be:

Looking for attention: Cavapoos are a very clever mix breed dog. They quickly learn that barking will bring their owner’s attention to them.

This is why it is important not to give them attention when they bark or else they will continue to do so.

Cavapoos bark to alert their owners: They’re reasonably good watchdogs. it’s just that they should only bark in appropriate situations, like when someone rings the doorbell or someone is on the property and should not be there.

Ideally, they should not bark at people walking past or children playing outside.

Stress or frustration: Dogs can get frustrated for lots of reasons – like when they can’t reach their food or if you put their toy up high on a shelf and they can smell it.

Cavapoos bark because they feel lonely: Like other dogs, Cavapoos enjoy being around people.

A dog walker or pet sitter will be able to come around and help, but you should train your pup from day one to be left alone.

Social barking: Dogs bark as a means of communication. If your Cavapoo hears another dog barking in the neighborhood then they might join in.

This is normal behavior and can be stopped by distracting your dog by initiating a time of play.

Over time, you will recognize the things that cause your dog to bark.

Observing and monitoring can be a really great way of learning when and why your Cavapoo barks.

How To Stop Your Cavapoo From Barking

There’s no way to stop a dog from barking completely.

For dogs, it is akin to us humans talking.

There are ways of training them to lessen their barking habits and make them more polite.

However, they will on occasion bark at whatever noise they hear.

Maybe you’re an owner of a Cavapoo who doesn’t bark much or have one that does.

You might have had an extremely vocal Cavapoo puppy and are reading this because you want to know how to calm it down.

No two dogs are the same.

It’s important to be able to identify when & why they are barking, to allow you to take action.

The occasional bark to alert you of something is quite normal, but if your Cavapoo barks constantly then it’s likely that they need some training.

Particularly if you live in a residential area and your neighbors are close by.

The more quickly you can work on a dog’s barking issue, the better.

Certain breeds, such as Cavapoos, catch on especially fast because they have high intelligence and love to learn.

Training Your Cavapoo To Stop Barking

When a dog starts barking, it can be very frustrating.

We shout at them to stop, but this does not stop them.

In fact, yelling only makes the situation worse for everyone involved.

In contrast to most other forms of dog training, where we reward our dogs with positive feedback and treats, with barking we want to ignore this behavior if possible.

We only want to give the dog praise for good behavior!

If your dog continues to bark, try to distract them with a toy or move them away from the cause of their barking.

There are a number of bark deterrents on the market that have great success rates.

A good example is the MODUS, which provides an alternative to harsh punishment-based deterrents.

You just point the device at your dog and push the button to stop him barking.

It emits a high pitch sound that only dogs can hear and it will immediately grab your dog’s attention. 

If you use this regularly enough, they will eventually learn to stop barking when the device is used.

Persistency in training will eventually pay off provided you remain consistent.

Train Your Dog To Bark On Command

It might sound counterproductive to teach your dog to bark on command but it is an excellent way to take control of their barking.

If you train them to bark on command then you can teach them to bark when they need to go out to potty or to alert you when there is someone at the door.

You can then train them to stop barking and to be quiet when needed.

Use a command word like ‘speak’ when you want your Cavapoo to bark.

Use positive reinforcements and reward your dog when it does bark on command.

Do this every time he barks when the doorbell rings or if he needs to go outside to potty and he will soon learn what the command means.

Similarly, use a command word like ‘quiet’ when you want him to stop barking.

Once he has mastered the command words then you will have full control over when he does and does not bark.

Final Thoughts

In short, you can teach your dog to be less noisy and more obedient.

Most dogs bark because they want your attention and affection.

They may not know any other way to communicate that need.

Other dogs may want to warn you about strangers or may feel anxious about something.

It is important to let your dog be a dog and communicate through barking.

Imagine if you were never allowed to speak.

Normal barking is fine.

Excessive barking is not.

As long as you discourage excessive barking from an early age and teach them when and when not to bark then it should never get to the point of being out of control.