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 ...

Fireworks can be a source of great fear and anxiety for dogs, but there are ways to help them cope with the loud noises and ...

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 ...

Dog play barking is such an interesting area of canine communication. You might question whether it shows happiness, frustration, or perhaps fear. As a certified animal behaviorist who specializes in ...

Owning a dog is one of the most wholesome, rewarding experiences one can have, but let’s be honest, few things are more frustrating than the sound of your dog’s incessant barking at noises outside.

I work with a lot of people whose dogs have Very Big Feelings (VBF) about things in their world. Those big feelings may have ...

Ultrasonic Hearing That Surpasses Human Capability Dogs can detect sounds ranging from approximately 40 Hz to 60,000 Hz, ...

During New Year's Eve, some dogs may show signs of distress that can cause owners to worry. Here's how to prevent it, ...

In a recent column, I talked about dogs with reactive behavior (aka Very Big Feelings) grounded in fear, and how we can help them. As a reminder, "reactive behavior" refers to oversized reactions to ...