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 ...

Is your dog's constant barking driving you up the wall? Trust me, I know how frustrating it can be. But don't worry – I've done my homework on how to train a dog to stop barking, and I'm here to share ...

Is your dog’s non-stop barking driving you crazy? Whether it’s barking at the doorbell, other dogs, or seemingly nothing at ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

It's the constant barking throughout the night that annoys Mariah Black and her family in their Indianapolis neighborhood. Their neighbor's dog, a couple of houses down, is left outside, and Black ...