If your dog hears the doorbell and starts barking like crazy, what is the right thing to do? A) scold him; B) ignore him; or C) give him a treat? As odd as it sounds, C is the correct answer — with a ...

Fayetteville residents can face penalties for excessive noise from pets, loud music and lawn equipment. Barking dogs are handled by Cumberland County Animal Control, with potential fines and ...

From tiny yaps to deep, booming barks, canines have no problem letting us know exactly how they feel. But sometimes, even they realize they might have gotten a little carried away. That’s exactly what ...

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 ...

Certain breeds bark as a way of using their body language, an ongoing response to any change in their surroundings. That might mean constant updates about passing cars, distant footsteps, or ...