[header] How to stop your dog from barking at strangers [title] Recognize the causes of your dog's territorial barking. [step] Often, dogs who bark at strangers are demonstrating territorial barking. This type of barking occurs because your dog is fearful and sees strangers as a potential treat.
Dogs are wired to defend their territory, so they will use their bark when they detect unknown people in familiar places like their homes and their yards. [substeps] In fact, your dog may be so motivated to bark at the perceived threat that he may ignore your shouts to stop barking or any scolding you might give him.