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Barking problems solved: Examples of successful management of barking problems in the urban environment
Abstract
Barking annoys many people in the urban community and is the most frequently reported problem to many local councils. There are many causes of excessive canine barking including excitement, boredom, disturbances, anxiety and pain. There are also many potential solutions to reduce the noise pollution including changing dog behaviour, human behaviour and use of products. Examples of successful management of barking problems are discussed.
... Barks, as an example, fracture human desires for manicured soundscapes. Through an anthropocentric filter, they transgress from sonic communication (Péter et al., 2014) to a sonic nuisance (Fielding, 2008;Jégh-Czinege et al., 2020;Righetti, 2005). Consequently, contemporary laws attempt to curb animal voices which float adrift from their fleshy, reprimandable bodies (see Carter, 2016;San José Animal Care Center, n.d.). ...
This paper examines the use of the term "feral" as a form of control over other animals. The concept of this "power word" is explored within the context of what it means for those who find themselves labelled as such. As a prefix, "feral" is used by various interest groups to justify the treatment of subpopulations of species, particularly with regards to wildlife conservation. The "feral" label differentiates animals that are perceived as being out of place or out of control from those who are kept as companions or commodities. "Feral" is most often used to describe an unwelcome presence or noise, and can be contrasted to alternative words, such as "wild" or "free-living" that control how these presences are perceived by humans.
... Their source for animal food is typically garbage bins. The second most common problem was noise pollution, which was in good agreement with previous results from Australia [29], which revealed that barking annoys many people in urban communities and was the most frequently reported problem to many local councils. ...
Stray dog population leads to problems, which are directly related to humans and the environment, has transformed stray dog issues from a third world problem to a global, public health priority. Hence, this study aimed to determine factors related to the feeding of stray dogs and other factors, which influence the results of stray dogs-related problems. This was a community based cross-sectional study, performed in Bangdan village, Songkhla, Thailand. Data were collected through phone interviews. Binary logistic regression analysis was conducted to measure the association between the independent variables and the problems-related with stray dogs. Among 168 participants, 137 participants (81.5%) were bothered by problems caused by stray dogs. The most common problem reported was garbage scavenging (62.5%), which occurred predominantly from the hours of 6 pm. to Midnight. Feeding stray dogs was significantly associated with stray dog-related problems (Odds Ratio [OR] = 3.94 with 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.26-17.41). However, other factors; such as, gender, length of stay and owning pets had no statistically significant association. In conclusion, feeding stray dogs was significantly associated with stray dog-related problems, with garbage scavenging being the most common problem reported.
... Higher pitched barks combined with longer between bark sequences are associated with happiness and playfulness (Yin and McCowan, 2004;Pongrácz et al., 2005Pongrácz et al., , 2006. However, excessive barking has been linked to the excitement, boredom, disturbances, anxiety, and pain in dogs (Righetti, 2005). ...
Although there have been a growing number of studies focusing on dog welfare, the research field concerning dog positive-emotion assessment remains mostly unexplored. This paper aims to provide a state-of-the-art review and summary of the scattered and disperse research on dog positive-emotion assessment. The review notably details the current advancement in dog positive-emotion research, what approaches, measures, methods, and techniques have been implemented so far in emotion perception, processing, and response assessment. Moreover, we propose possible future research directions for short-term emotion as well as longer-term emotional states assessment in dogs. The review ends by identifying and addressing some methodological limitations and by pointing out further methodological research needs.
... Worldwide, nuisance barking is reported as a major canine behavioral problem, affecting approximately 1 in 3 dogs (Adams and Clark, 1989;Campbell, 1986;Kobelt et al., 2003). Nuisance barking is the single most common complaint that local councils receive in Australia (Righetti, 2005). It frequently generates angst and animosity between neighbors and owners and is a common reason for dogs to be relinquished to animal shelters (Wells and Hepper, 2000;Marston and Bennett, 2003;Marston et al., 2005) where, in extreme cases, dogs may be euthanized (Marston and Bennett, 2003). ...
This study was designed to evaluate the efficacy of a citronella bark collar and a new, scentless spray bark collar in a veterinary hospital or a similar kennel-type environment. Forty-one dogs were included in the study. The efficacy of each collar was evaluated independently in comparison to control as well as in a crossover design. Thirty of the dogs were evaluated with the citronella collar, with 76.7% showing a reduction in barking. Twenty-nine dogs were evaluated with the scentless collar, with 58.6% showing a reduction in barking. The improvement over the control collars was statistically significant with both the citronella and scentless collars.
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- P Mcgreevy
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