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 ...

This guide explains the common causes of excessive barking, provides training strategies, offers tips on lifestyle improvements, and answers frequently asked questions. By the end, you will know how ...

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 ...

Most people can forgive the occasional bark. But when the dog next door goes off like a car alarm at 2 a.m.—every night—it becomes exhausting. If you're staring at the ceiling at 4 a.m., wondering if ...

Q: Our next-door neighbor lets her three dogs live in the fenced-in backyard, and they bark constantly, even late into the night. They are good neighbors, other than that, so we have tried to be ...

Excessive dog barking can be a noise disturbance, especially if it's continuous and crosses property lines for extended periods. Penalties for noise disturbances may include fines, jail time or ...