Change in barking. - Page 1

I have noticed in the last week or so a considerable change in one of my dogs barking. Her barking is really soft, almost sounds like she has been de-barked. She is 6 years old, I have checked for lumps, bumps and no obvisious damage to her neck area. Other wise she appears healthy, alert and acitve like aways. I have never used a pinch or choker on her and she only wears a buckle collar when we are working/training and she does not pull or strain against the leash. Any idea as to what could be going on.

any coughing? obstruction? injury?

it might be the start of kennel cough. or she has barked herself stupid and damaged her vocal chords.

speak to your vet but sometimes kids cough syrup works a treat .

just enjoy the peace lol 

She is not what you would call a barker. No coughing and no injury or noticeable obstruction. Her eating has been normal.

weird... perhaps its just one of those things.

i wouldnt rule out kennel cough as it is a complicated virus.

find something soothing for her

im shure she will be fine

all the best

tracie

Such a major change, without obvious reason, deserves an examination by a good vet.  It would concern me greatly if there was no possibility of an injury from overbarking or a collar incorrectly used during training. There are many possibilities as to what might be going on, from relatively minor, to major concerns. Don't just assume she will be fine.

Good luck.

Hodie, Yes it concerns me as there has been no trama that could have caused this. I really don't think it is kennel cough. Was just wondering if any one had gone through a simular situation and what could be causing it. Thanks though. 

Pressure on the vocal cords, some sort of neurological problem, a foreign body lodged somewhere, infection that is not visible, growths, etc., just to start are all possibilities.  I have seen one dog with damaged vocal cords because of inappropriate use of a collar during protection work. Again, without obvious things that you know about already that might have caused this and that you say have not occurred, a trip to a vet certainly is in order. This certainly is not right and you need to find out the cause.