Positive reinforcement, training, and ensuring their needs are met can reduce unnecessary barking while maintaining healthy communication. By learning what your dog’s barks mean, you can respond ...

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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?

A new gadget will let you know if your dog had a ruff day. If you’re a dog owner, you’ve likely wished your four-legged friend could talk and tell you what’s wrong. Pet-tech company Tractive ...

Dogs choose to communicate in a variety of different ways, and while some prefer barking relentlessly, other dogs like Enzo choose much quieter means. The American Kennel Club (AKC) explains that ...

Emotional support animals (ESAs) are pets that provide emotional comfort to their owners. Unlike service animals, they don’t ...

And their barking? Just a part of their linguistic ... so it gets along with other dogs and people. Protector dogs mean business. Their deliberate barks and watchful traits let intruders know ...