why do small dogs bark so much, is this a documented condition
I one very small dog (chihuahua mix, like 4kg soaking wet) my wife adopted 2 years ago. quick question for the experts. why do small dogs bark so much because i am LOSING my mind here. my brother in law has a great dane. 70kg of pure dog. that thing barks maybe twice a week and its always for a legit reason like a stranger at the door or food being dropped. impressive. dignified even. my dog has been barking nonstop since 5:47am today at the following confirmed threats to our household: the mailman (fair), a leaf, the OTHER leaf, my kid walking past her, a noise she heard that no human can confirm existed, her own reflection in the dishwasher, absolutely nothing, just barking into the void to remind us shes here
is this the small dog complex thing people talk about or is she just like defective. because i love her but i havent had a quiet morning coffee in 2 years. shes built like a baked potato but acts like shes guarding fort knox 24/7
vet says shes healthy, no medical issue. weve tried the training stuff, ignore the barking, but maam, have you ever tried to ignore 95 decibels coming out of a 4kg animal at 6am while you make lunches for school. its not possible
my theory is small dogs know theyre small and are constantly trying to overcompensate by being the loudest thing in any room. like a tiny CEO with something to prove. but i dont actually know if thats real or just something we say to cope
why do small dogs bark so much actually, and did yours ever calm down with age or is this just my life now until shes 15. im writing this with one earbud in because shes barking at the dryer beeping. of course she is