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 ...

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

Imagine a world before Ring cameras and doorbells existed. How did we, feeble, hairless bipeds, protect our families from hungry predators, enemy tribes and bandits? How could we fall soundly asleep ...

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 ...

Our previous post discussed how to know why your dog is barking. In this post, we endeavor to explain what you can do about it. General Treatments for Barking There are as many treatment plans as ...

Dear Annie: I’m at my wits’ end, and I don’t know what to do anymore. My neighbor’s dog barks constantly. I’m not exaggerating; this dog barks from early in the morning until late at night. Sometimes ...