Why Dogs Bark: Understanding Canine Communication

German Shepherd catching a treat in mid-air during reward-based dog training.

Why do dogs bark? The simple answer to this question is that dogs bark to communicate, and their barking is a natural behavior. But do their vocalizations have implicit meanings? Yes, and we need to understand how to translate them without rebuking them. For this, we need to classify types of barking by understanding barking … Read more