In a bygone era, a dog’s barking was a cherished trait. When humans lived in villages with open spaces, barking was basically the town’s loudspeaker—it helped announce everything from enemy tribes to ...

Dear Cathy, Our five-year-old dog barks at everything and even things my husband and I can’t hear, which makes me think it’s ...

Imagine a world before Ring cameras and doorbells existed. How did we, feeble, hairless bipeds, protect our families from hungry predators, enemy tribes and bandits? How could we fall soundly asleep ...

This post has been revised on 8/21/20 with the help of readers and veterinary behaviorists. Given that many of us are currently working at home and spending much more of our day near our dogs, it has ...

Does your dog bark at everything that happens to pass by the window or anytime somebody comes in through the door? If so, you may tell the dog (loudly because of all the noise they're making!) to be ...

stopping the noise, and began consulting dog counselors. the dog is singing a song of neglect.” In remedying the situation, Oguss said it must go beyond simple treatment of the dog. The relationship ...

Having to deal with our favourite fluff balls barking every time a doorbell rings or when they hear noise from the outside is a particular cause of frustration for many canine parents. Dogs actually ...

I moved into a town house, and my neighbor’s sweet dog barks frequently for 30-plus minutes at a time when they are gone. It’s quite frustrating. I have had a dog and know it can be challenging. I ...

As a self-proclaimed cat person, it’s unlikely I would write two dog columns practically back-to-back, but here I am, venturing a second time into canine territory. Dog Column No. 1 described efforts ...

Bodhi, an almost 11-month-old golden retriever, is a regular at his local doggy daycare, known for his love of hard play. But, according to a Reddit post, his enthusiastic communication style has ...