A few years ago, an article in the Smithsonian magazine concluded that dogs may bark for no reason. It's just something that they do – a function without a purpose, so to speak. That view is not widely shared. Even dry, dusty studies of wild canine behavior attest to the fact that barking serves a function of long-range communication. It is at least as important to dogs as a marine foghorn warning is to mariners. Even the most elementary interpretation of barking is that it is a non-visual communication signaling the dog's presence and territorial concerns.On hearing a bark, the receiver of this audible message knows:
Ask an expert in dog behavior why dogs smile, and you may get a somewhat complicated answer involving facial muscles, submissive behavior, automatic response, etc. It all adds up to a rueful “Dogs don’t...
When you teach your dog to SPEAK, you are not giving him permission to bark at every noise he hears or every object that moves. This is a command your dog will perform only when asked.
Without a sound, two properly socialized dogs meeting for the first time can size each other up in just a few moments. An exchange of glances can tell each canine if they’re going to be friends or enemies....
Whether or not you communicate telepathically with your pet, the bottom line is that it should be fun, safe and give you a chance to spend quality time with your pet. You don’t need to be a psychic to...
It never stops – or maybe it just seems that way – but what you’ve got is a dog that barks too much. But what to do about it depends on why he’s raising such a ruckus in the first place.
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