This may be a silly question to many people, but at what age do dogs start to bark at the back door to go outside. I know it is different for most dogs, but ist here a rough age.

And if my dog is not doing this, is there any way to encourage him to do so?

Neither of mine bark to go out - nor would I want them to - I want them to bark to alert me of an intruder but not for much else

Mine just go to the door - if I havent noticed then they go on what we call 'The Magic Roundabout' LOL - they just walk in a circle and that lets us know that they need a p - hope this helps

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My beagle 7 mths old , started to whine at the door when he needs to go, about a month ago, good going for a beagle.

Mine don't bark to go out either,they usually go to the door,Megs just stands there or bunts the door with her nose.Tyler just stands there,apart from first thing in the morning because he is crated he sings to be let out lol

I agree. My older two don't bark to go out, but the youngest barks in the morning to go out and it is very annoying!!! She would probably do it during the day, but I leave the door open where possible, or open it at regular intervals.

The older two just hang around near the back door until I notice and let them out.

4 of mine are Badthey jump up on me if I am sitting and start pawing me around ma faceD

Duke doesn't bark to go out but he goes to the door and I follow him. Sometimes he's just letting me know its time for his walk.

Sue

Ours dont bark they just sit at back door or if we dont notice they paw us , they also wake me in bed the same way if they are desperate

Mines doesnt bark to go out either, he just goes to the back door or sits and stares at me till i get the picture

Mine dont bark unless there is someone about....I dont want them to bark to go out...they all go to the patio doors then back to me then back to the patio doors.....