As The Snow Melts, Barking Returns: Why Many Dogs Struggle with Spring Walks

Originally published on WBSM (March 4, 2026 )

Have you ever been out for a walk when another leashed dog barks excitedly at your dog? Many dogs will bark back. Up until that moment, the walk was as peaceful as the birds you could hear singing. Now, your grip on the leash is tighter, your dog is pulling, and you’re looking around, bracing yourself for the next big interruption. The worst part, it wasn’t even your dog’s fault.

The thing is, dogs are always communicating. Sometimes the quiet dog sets off the dog that barks first. It’s not that one is right and one is wrong. The other problem is that your dog is reading you. If you’re tense after the encounter, your dog will be more alert, too.

Read The Article: How to Stop Dogs Barking at Other Dogs on Walks