Do Cane Corsos Bark a Lot and How Loud is It?

If you’re considering getting a Cane Corso puppy you’re probably interested if they bark a lot and how loud is their barking. The dogs’ breed and genetics have a big role in how much the dog barks and how loud it is, and this also applies to Cane Corsos. Now let’s dive in and see how much Cane Corsos really bark and how much trouble it might (or might not) cause you.

Do Cane Corsos bark a lot? Generally, Cane Corsos are a quiet breed that is known for rarely barking, but when they do, their bark is loud, assertive, and scary. Cane Corsos were originally bred for protection, and as a result, they use their powerful bark to protect their territory and to ward off anyone suspicious and unfamiliar.

It sure is reassuring when you have a protector who will alert you of any potential danger. A socialized and trained Cane Corso usually won’t bark without a good reason for doing it.

On the other hand, a Cane Corso that’s mistreated or has anxiety issues might bark without an actual reason while trying to relieve some of its anxiety.

Reasons Why Cane Corsos Bark

To know how much barking you should expect from a Cane Corso, firstly we need to understand why, and when they bark.

As I mentioned before, a well-trained, and well treated Cane Corso will not bark without a real reason. Some of those reasons might be:

Hearing / Smelling someone unfamiliar in front of the door
An intruder trespassing in your yard
Danger coming their owners or family members way
To get your attention
On trained command
Form of playing

However, an poorly treated and badly trained Cane Corso will most likely bark in all the wrong situations and most of the time without a reason at all,

People walking by on the sidewalk
They see another dog
Cars driving by
Anxiety
When they hear a loud sound
Hearing the doorbell
Barking at their owner for no reason

The great thing here is that Cane Corsos are a very intelligent breed and they can be trained easily. Training your new Cane Corso puppy correctly can prevent all of the problems I just mentioned. Your dog needs to know the difference between real danger and normal situations so he knows when it’s okay to bark.

Another important factor that plays a role in when and why a Cane Corso barks is their mental and physical stimulation level. A Cane Corso requires their daily dose of play and exercise to get rid of their excess energy.

How Much Do Cane Corsos Bark

It’s not uncommon for some Cane Corso owners to not hear a single bark in 24 hours, while others may experience many long sessions of barking. There are a lot of factors that influence how much a Cane Corso will bark:

How often and for how long they are left alone at home
How well they are trained
How well they are socialized
Conditions such as separation anxiety
Does the dog have other outlets to his anxiety(toys, activities, etc.)
How active or how much exercise they regulary get
The frequency of outside events that provoke barking( Where you live, how many unfamiliar faces walk beside your property, how many dogs in your area, how often do you receive mail, etc.)
And other factors…

There are many factors to why a Cane Corso might bark. That is why it’s super important to socialize and train your Corso because a guardian dog who barks all the time is pretty much useless. How will you if the situation is serious if he barks even when it’s not?

How Loud Do Cane Corsos Bark

There is not a lot of information out there about how loud a Cane Corso bark is, since not everyone has measuring equipment and all the right conditions.

The average dog bark is somewhere between 80 – 90 dB. From the information I’ve found and come across, a Cane Corso averages somewhere between 90 – 110 dB. Just to make this a bit more clear, a garbage truck makes about the same amount of noise.

How To Stop a Cane Corso From Barking

Remove Motivation – It may seem intuitive to please your dog when it’s barking to get something, we often do it just to make him stop. When he is barking for his toy, you give him his toy, if he is barking for food you give him the food. That is what you absolutely SHOULD NOT do.

Never reward unwanted behavior, your dog will connect barking with receiving treats or toys, which is the opposite of what we are trying to accomplish. We often unconsciously spoil our dog, so with a little focus and commitment, you will easily conquer this first step.

Ignore the Barking – This one is a little more challenging as a Cane Corsos bark is really freaking loud, and can become annoying over time. Simply ignore your dog when he is barking. With time he will understand that he won’t achieve anything with it and he will eventually stop trying to use his bark to get something from you.

When he stops barking, wait for 1 to 2 minutes then give him treats, so he realizes you are rewarding the silence and not the barking.

Desensitize Your Dog – Let him experience all the situations where you don’t want him to bark, and only reward him when he responds appropriately without barking. For example, if your dog barks at every person walking by on the sidewalk, have your friend help you by walking back and forth multiple times, correct your dog when he starts barking, and reward when he doesn’t.

Plenty of Exercise – Giving your dog enough walks and exercises throughout the day, as well as having toys and other activities available to him will keep him mentally and physically stimulated. It will result in him not needing to bark out of boredom and anxiety.

Repeat that routine as many times as you need to until your Cane Corso stops barking. And feel free to do it in all sorts of different situations too. He needs to learn when barking is acceptable and when it’s not.

And if you’re asking yourself at what age can you start training your Cane Corso not to bark, the answer is simple. As soon as possible!

Cane Corso puppies are smart and can catch on to stuff pretty quickly. You can start training them as soon as you hear the first unnecessary barks.

Keep in mind, when training a Cane Corso puppy, be considerate because they might be barking just because they’re having fun with you or your family.

To Summarize

Cane Corso bark is very loud and can be very annoying to you and your neighbors. Luckily, you have a very smart dog breed by your side that is easily trained and loves to please.

If you are just considering getting a Cane Corso puppy, make sure to start training it properly from an early age and you should be just fine.

And if you have a grown dog that is causing you trouble with it’s barking, you can solve it with just a few weeks of good correction training.

If you want to learn more about how to train a Cane Corso easily, check out this ebook here.