You never want your dog to totally hush if they are trying to alert you to danger. But you can teach them to calm down by responding to the alert and telling them they are good for alerting you.

Does your dog bark a lot? Or is he one of those quiet pooches who barks only when things get really exciting? Most dogs bark at least a little. Dog barks are not words. But although your dog will ...

They are trying to tell you something. Dogs also bark due to behavior problems or training problems, as well as fear, Hartstein says. “Barking is also a self-reinforcing behavior, meaning that dogs ...

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Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to CuriousKidsUS@theconversation.com. When dogs bark, do they have words? – Sarah W., ...