Barking

[TylerDurden]

Do Mastiffs generally bark a lot? I know, the question is probably like, "is every car loud?“. There are too many factors, such as breed, temperament, the environment, traking etc.
I‘d just like to hear some opinions. Bane, our 9 months old EM has probably barked less than 10 times in total since we‘ve had him. His bark is very loud and intimidating, but he uses it very rarely. He‘s very laid back in general, so probably not a good reference.

 

[April Nicole]

I don't remember hearing Buster bark until he was around 4 months old. It was such a big deal. He had a very deep bark, but he didn't use it often. Logan on the other hand, likes to hear himself bark! Lol. He has a deep bark also, but uses it more frequently.
Bane does seem like he's totally laid back, so one good thing, you know if you hear him bark, it's probably for a good reason

 

[Jarena]

Lettie has always been a little vocal. It started as a puppy when she wanted to “argue” (very cute really). She mostly grew out of her arguing but will still bark to get our attention sometimes. It’s not very often, usually when one of us has her ball and she is sitting very politely asking for it to be tossed, and we are distracted. She waits and waits like a good girl, then she will growl a little and finally bark to get our attention. She does bark more outside, but we are working on that . We refuse to be like our a**hole neighbors who let their dogs bark ALL DAY LONG. She is less vocal than other dogs I’ve had, but I have a feeling that’s because I’ve grown up a little and care more about having a well behaved doggy.

 

[Smokeycat]

On his own Kryten barks to alert to something. However if Jiggers starts barking, and he barks at almost anything that moves, Kryten will back him up. He did also learn that he could "take" something from Jiggers by looking out a window and barking.

 

[glen]

My 3 only bark if they need to, if someone is around that shouldnt be or an unusual noise, we can tell the difference with there warning im here bark or im out to get someone bark, i know a couple of people with mastiffs that say there fogs bark at a fly farting though so i suppose it depends on the dogs.

 

[Pastor Dave]

Our mastiff, Chev, is very alert to any movement, even several hundred yards away. He seems to be a cross between protecting me and just being aware. When someone rings our doorbell (or a doorbell rings on TV), Chev is up and "woofing" at the door. And, yes, Tyler, a very serious "woof." Yet, he is so affectionate and generally "laid back" with his head on my feet when I sit. So, yes, he likes to bark at people on the street when he is in the car, and he barks at the door when inside. Have a great day....and sometime let's talk about eternity...ok??

 

[Zeela]

Zeela only barks as a protective alert, other than that no annoying barking. & man, she is scary when she barks, the best defense alarm I've ever had.

 

[TylerDurden]

Our mastiff, Chev, is very alert to any movement, even several hundred yards away. He seems to be a cross between protecting me and just being aware. When someone rings our doorbell (or a doorbell rings on TV), Chev is up and "woofing" at the door. And, yes, Tyler, a very serious "woof." Yet, he is so affectionate and generally "laid back" with his head on my feet when I sit. So, yes, he likes to bark at people on the street when he is in the car, and he barks at the door when inside. Have a great day....and sometime let's talk about eternity...ok??View attachment 60855

As long as we don‘t talk about eternity in the context of barking, I‘m all for it!

 

[TWW]

If Mouse barks, get up to see who is there.

Mouse has 3 barks really.

1) A low loud bark = someone is at the door/ the neighbor kids have sent a ball in the back yard and they want it back.
2) A actual higher pitched for him bark which is a few rapid barks = check on Trish now or I will not stop until someone comes. (This one has been used quite effectively a few times.)
3) A extremely loud and deep bark, he only does this one once and he is full on charging. he has taken 2 screen doors completely off the hinges with this one. It rattles the windows when he does this one.
Last time it was someone looking in the windows at the front porch, most likely eyeing my toolbox/tool or the Harley. Another time it was a new physical therapist for Trish ,who did not read the notes on account or the sign on gate, Mouse went out the back dog door and took a man about 6ft 200lbs straight off his feet and pinned him to the ground and would not let him up. (To his credit Mouse never bit him or even clawed him.)

 

[April Nicole]

If Mouse barks, get up to see who is there.

Mouse has 3 barks really.

1) A low loud bark = someone is at the door/ the neighbor kids have sent a ball in the back yard and they want it back.
2) A actual higher pitched for him bark which is a few rapid barks = check on Trish now or I will not stop until someone comes. (This one has been used quite effectively a few times.)
3) A extremely loud and deep bark, he only does this one once and he is full on charging. he has taken 2 screen doors completely off the hinges with this one. It rattles the windows when he does this one.
Last time it was someone looking in the windows at the front porch, most likely eyeing my toolbox/tool or the Harley. Another time it was a new physical therapist for Trish ,who did not read the notes on account or the sign on gate, Mouse went out the back dog door and took a man about 6ft 200lbs straight off his feet and pinned him to the ground and would not let him up. (To his credit Mouse never bit him or even clawed him.)

Go Mouse!! I bet that guy sh** his pants.

 

[trg]

I am actually thinking of re homing Georgia because she barks at deer,rabbits, squirrels. It’s mostly the deer moving at night. Some times it’s none stop. During the winter months she stays inside, not a big deal. During summer months she stays out mostly ( she prefers it) that’s when it gets annoying. She was raised in the city, so when a leaf rustles in the country she goes bonkers. I don’t want her training Gus to learn bad habits.

 

[Jakesmum]

Jake hardly ever barks, takes too much energy, but every once in a while he will let out a woof. Nearly puts me through the roof every time. He will also bark occasionally if I leave him in the yard and he decides he wants in the house because he knows he shouldn't be barking and I will come and let him in (I know I trained that into him).

 

[Bailey's Mom]

Work with Georgia, don't break up the family. Gus would grieve losing his sister, and you would regret it. If she needs to be desensitized to deer then she's a work in progress and it will take some time because deer are (to a dog) very exciting. As for all the other noises, she is trying to protect you.... I know that sounds like an obvious statement, but I think most will agree, the most important stimulus is "US" because they know their job is to protect us and our homes. Being outside is similar to being on the front lines of a conflict. She's your forward guard and it's up to her to keep evil away, so, maybe keeping her in where you are the leader and she knows to stand down because "The Boss" has got it and everyone is safe. Just an idea. I don't understand all of your dynamics, but, I'd hate to hear that you broke up the gang due to her doing her job, no matter how over the top that she does that job.

As for my dog...she never barked until she was six or seven months old. Silence was all I ever got and I was disturbed by it. One day at the dog park a Giant Schnausser stood in front of her and kept yelling at her and suddenly WOOF! It was a big dog Woof!, Big, Earth Shaking and Defiant! I was so happy, but when I reported it here at the Forum I got my ass kicked for approving that she had done it. All sorts of dire warnings and BS about wanting a dog to bark. Poop on them, none of their dire warnings came true. She only barks when there is a need, and she only uses that Earth Shattering Defiant bark when she is repelling an invader. And I thank God for that scary big dog bark...she keeps us safe. Nobody messes with the big dog when she delivers with one of those.

 

[Smokeycat]

As for my dog...she never barked until she was six or seven months old. Silence was all I ever got and I was disturbed by it. One day at the dog park a Giant Schnausser stood in front of her and kept yelling at her and suddenly WOOF! It was a big dog Woof!, Big, Earth Shaking and Defiant! I was so happy, but when I reported it here at the Forum I got my ass kicked for approving that she had done it. All sorts of dire warnings and BS about wanting a dog to bark. Poop on them, none of their dire warnings came true. She only barks when there is a need, and she only uses that Earth Shattering Defiant bark when she is repelling an invader. And I thank God for that scary big dog bark...she keeps us safe. Nobody messes with the big dog when she delivers with one of those.

Kryten does have one bark that he only uses with dogs that won't stop barking at him. It very clearly is a "shut up", very deep and authoritative. I've always praised him for that one.