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 ...

Have you heard the term reactive barking before? Are you wondering what it means and whether or not this is something that ...

If your dog keeps you up at night with constant barking, you should know it’s not just you. It’s one of the most common frustrations for dog owners, especially when all you want is a good night’s ...

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

Millan wants pet parents to remember that they are leaders for their dogs. Your mood and approach will have a big impact on your dog’s behavior. Millan says that “most dog lovers do love and joy, but ...

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 ...

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 ...

Contact your community association’s property manager and your local municipality to report the issue and see if they can ...

The law starting Oct. 9 prohibits continuous barking for over 15 minutes or cumulative barking exceeding 30 minutes daily. Fines for violations start at $50 and increase with subsequent offenses, ...

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 ...