Nuisance barking can be the cause of a lot of aggravation and heartache for dog owners.  In most city areas there are noise ordinances, and when a dog barks excessively their owner can face fines and other penalties if it’s reported by their neighbors.  But a lot of nuisance barking is the result of a bored, under stimulated dog that’s been left alone for a long period of time, or a dog who’s barking goes unchecked when the owner is home.  We explore this noisy topic and possible solutions to the problem.   note: “Boredom and Enrichment” also contains helpful information.