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 Simple Trick Gets Dogs to Stop Barking Instantly, According to a Trainer originally appeared on Parade Pets. Imagine a world before Ring cameras and doorbells existed. How did we, feeble, ...

Dear Cathy, I read your column and always learn something, so thank you for that. I volunteer at a local rescue and often ...

Q: Help! My dog has dandruff. What can I do? A: Some animals, like Pitbulls, actually have chronic sensitive skin, so drying and flaking seem to be problematic in that breed. Sometimes pollens and ...

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 ...

Does your dog bark at everything that happens to pass by the window or anytime somebody comes in through the door? If so, you may tell the dog (loudly because of all the noise they're making!) to be ...

Seeing a cute dog in the neighborhood is always a nice surprise. Hearing your neighbors dog, however, is a different story — especially when you’re hearing them a little too often. Some things in life ...

I moved into a town house, and my neighbor’s sweet dog barks frequently for 30-plus minutes at a time when they are gone. It’s quite frustrating. I have had a dog and know it can be challenging. I ...

It's 2 a.m. The world has settled in for a peaceful night of sleep. Not a creature is stirring, with a glaring exception. Your neighbor's dog won't stop barking. If you're currently squinting at your ...

To get Mutt to stop barking, you need to hold the X button on your keyboard, the Y button on Xbox, or the Triangle button on ...