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, I read your column and always learn something, so thank you for that. I volunteer at a local rescue and often bring your column in to share with others. I have a 10-year-old terrier mix ...

This Simple Trick Gets Dogs to Stop Barking Instantly, According to a Trainer originally appeared on Parade Pets. Imagine a world before Ring cameras and doorbells existed. How did we, feeble, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

A Florida dog owner has been praised after she shared her top tips to stop and reduce "demand barking." Dogs are known for being man's best friend, but there are some instances where their calls for ...

If your dog barks at every canine you encounter during walks, you're certainly not the only one facing this challenge. This represents one of the most frequent behavioural issues that owners encounter ...

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 ...