"My dog, specifically at nighttime, will randomly growl... I was just petting her gently, and she growled. Other nights, we will just simply move, and she will be lying in her crate, and she'll growl.

Beyond barking, our canine companions communicate with a fascinating range of noises, each telling its own story. Indeed, dogs are full of surprises, and the sounds they make are no exception.

Most dogs have a lot to say; it’s up to their people to learn to interpret those dog sounds. Dogs use barking, baying, howling, and sighing to convey various messages. It’s up to you to understand dog ...

Many people recognise their dog’s bark, but fewer realise how wide a range of sounds dogs use to express what they feel. Some ...

We have an eight-month old adorable little Chihuahua-Dachshund mix that we rescued in June. He is full of energy all day long, bouncing from sofa to chair to sofa. My problem is his constant barking ...

Not all dog growls are created equal. Most commonly growls are aggressive signals, however even here there are different meanings. One growl can mean, "Back off! This is mine," as in when a dog is ...

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 ...

Dogs just don’t bark - they spill the tea. From the nonstop woofing to the hysterical howling, your furry friend might be telling you something, and knowing what it means can help you discover if ...