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 ...

Have you become desperate to figure out how to stop dog barking? It’s in a dog’s nature to bark. They enjoy barking, and they bark for many reasons. They will bark when they want something, when they ...

Q: Help! My dog has dandruff. What can I do? A: Some animals, like Pitbulls, actually have chronic sensitive skin, so drying and flaking seem to be problematic in that breed. Sometimes pollens and ...

Our previous post discussed how to know why your dog is barking. In this post, we endeavor to explain what you can do about it. General Treatments for Barking There are as many treatment plans as ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

It's 2 a.m. The world has settled in for a peaceful night of sleep. Not a creature is stirring, with a glaring exception. Your neighbor's dog won't stop barking. If you're currently squinting at your ...

Sometimes, dogs bark when they're happy and excited. Sometimes they bark because they're scared or threatened. And sometimes, they bark out of boredom, when they want food or attention, or just ...

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 ...