Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Small dog barks/howls in a field. Dog play barking is such an interesting area of canine communication. You might question whether ...

A nonstop barking dog may cause headaches to the neighbors listening, but one pet parent was brought to tears when she learned the reason behind the noise. Dogs use barking as a communication tool and ...

Barking can be said to be the equivalent of humans texting in all caps. Yet, despite the fact that barking is ultimately a form of communication, it cannot be denied that many dog owners struggle with ...

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 ...

For many of us, it’s not our favorite dog behavior, but barking is very common among our canine companions. It’s totally natural and normal, and it’s not something we can realistically train them not ...

If peace and quiet are at the top of your list when choosing a dog, some breeds may not be the best fit. Certain dogs are ...

"Anonymous letters are weaselly and cowardly. Just talk to them," one person replied to the woman's community post Toria Sheffield joined the PEOPLE editorial staff in 2024. Her work as a ...

Excessive barking is the third-most-likely reason that a dog will be surrendered to a shelter. But exactly what constitutes excessive barking? This question was asked of me by a colleague who was ...

Dog play barking is such an interesting area of canine communication. You might question whether it shows happiness, frustration, or perhaps fear. As a certified animal behaviorist who specializes in ...