Newly barking due to excitement

[MargieChiarizzio]

I have had Snickers (papillon from a shelter maybe 7-9years old) for over 4 years. The last few months she has started barking when shes very excited like before leaving or before a walk. She is a very nervous dog and doesn't like anybody (except me thankfully) I would like to think I she is just gaining confidence and enjoying life but it's starting to be a nucianse. I try to ignore it when I can but when I cant I pick her up to avoid her starting like super early in the morning. Any suggestions?

[Adrienne Farricelli]

Hello and welcome to the forums!

I have a couple of questions for you if you don't mind which will help formulate a more precise answer, customized to your particular situation.

When you say she barks before leaving do you mean you are leaving the home and she is being left behind, or is she coming with you?

When she starts barking super early are you still in bed? What are you doing exactly?

Thank you!