Do Maremmas bark all of the time or just some of the time?
Maremmas can become barkers if not checked for doing so, or if they are encouraged to bark. Maremmas bark to alert to callers etc, but barking should not be encouraged for any reason. A Maremma alarming you to some perceived danger can easily be stopped from barking by reassuring him that everything is ok. They have excellent hearing so at times they can be barking and we see or hear nothing. During the socialisation program when the dog is taught to sit, stay etc, a command such as ‘shush’ should be included. Praise your Maremma for being quiet.
