Dogs Bark Due to New Encounters
Dogs often bark when they encounter something new. This includes meeting strangers, new scents, or unfamiliar behaviors, which can make them feel cautious and perceive these things as potential threats.

Certain Traits Make Dogs Bark More Easily
Certain human traits can trigger more barking, such as wearing a hooded hat, sunglasses, having facial hair, being tall and muscular, having a deep, loud voice, pointing, or staring at the dog. Smoking in front of them can also cause barking, but they’re not bothered by shampoo or perfume scents.

Dogs Want to Protect Their Owners
Dogs are loyal and protective animals. They may bark aggressively to safeguard their territory or protect their owners from perceived threats.

Dogs Can Sense a Person’s Character
Dogs can judge whether a person is trustworthy based on their keen observation skills, particularly how the person treats their owner.

Past Negative Experiences
Dogs may bark due to past negative experiences. If someone resembles a person who caused them harm, they may bark defensively.

How to Prevent Dog Bites
To prevent dog bites, treat dogs kindly as puppies, expose them to new environments, and train them not to bark excessively. Reward good behavior with treats.