Not every dog announces every sound, stranger, or passing leaf. Some breeds are naturally quieter, making them ideal ...

There's no denying nearly every animal makes some kind of noise, and dogs are no exception. But while some dogs are loud, some dogs are quieter than others. If you live in an apartment, have close ...

When it comes to barking, some dogs simply cannot help themselves, and honestly, I get it. Getting so excited about something like dinner or a walk or warning their families about someone at the door?

Raleigh is known for many things. It’s the capital of North Carolina, the “City of Oaks.” And now, a study has found that it might be known for something else: barking dogs. The study was commissioned ...

Horowitz, who runs the Dog Cognition Lab at Barnard College, is the author of The Year of the Puppy: How Dogs Become Themselves Puppies aren’t born barking, just as children aren’t born chattering.

Chronic dog barking is one of the most annoying issues dog owners face. When owners struggle to stop their dogs from barking, they can become frustrated, exacerbating this problem. Chronic barkers ...

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 ...

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