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 ...

Does your dog bark at nothing? Like it’s really late at night, the house is all quiet, and your dog, out of the blue, launches into a barking spree aimed at some random corner of the living room?

Barking dogs can be a nuisance for the neighbors, but a dog owner from the Netherlands recently found a way to make her dog do so quietly. The woman and her golden retriever puppy, named Juultje, ...

Is your dog’s non-stop barking driving you crazy? Whether it’s barking at the doorbell, other dogs, or seemingly nothing at all, excessive barking can be frustrating. But before you resort to yelling ...

Owning a dog is one of the most wholesome, rewarding experiences one can have, but let’s be honest, few things are more frustrating than the sound of your dog’s incessant barking at noises outside.

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 ...

Barking is a natural form of canine communication, but when it becomes constant or intense, it can indicate an underlying problem. Understanding the causes of excessive barking is essential to ...

Business is booming for dog trainers like Barkbusters USA. April 11, 2012— -- Dogs across the country are increasingly being hounded to be quiet and those that can't resist barking are costing ...

Seeing a cute dog in the neighborhood is always a nice surprise. Hearing your neighbors dog, however, is a different story — especially when you’re hearing them a little too often. Some things in life ...

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 ...