Puppies aren't born barking, just as children aren't born chattering. They learn their voice, and then they learn to use it ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

A Staffordshire bull terrier has delighted the internet with his unusual attempts to bark, which sound more like a dolphin or even a dinosaur. The videos of Enzo the blue Staffie were shared by his ...

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 ...

Excessive dog barking can be a noise disturbance, especially if it's continuous and crosses property lines for extended periods. Penalties for noise disturbances may include fines, jail time or ...

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 ...