A bill before the Maine Legislature seeks to clamp down on excessive dog barking, a problem that some residents say has become unbearable in their neighborhoods. The proposal would expand Maine’s ...

Barking can be said to be the equivalent of humans texting in all caps. Yet, despite the fact that barking is ultimately a form of communication, it cannot be denied that many dog owners struggle with ...

DELAWARE- The sound of your dog barking could soon cost you more than just a dirty look from your neighbor. House Bill 124, which advanced through committee this week, proposes fines of up to $150 for ...

Barking is a natural and normal canine behavior. It’s one of the primary ways that dogs communicate with humans and other canines. But when barking becomes excessive, it can indicate distress in a dog ...

Problems such as escaping and excessive barking can result in neighborhood disputes and violations of animal control ordinances, and that means problems with your pet can soon become “people problems.

The way bark collars work is simple. They detect the sound of a dog’s bark and emit a negative stimulus to discourage it, such as a minor electric shock or a high-pitched sound. Some come with a ...

Dogs bark, and it’s one of the main ways they communicate. But when their barking becomes unusually excessive or almost nonstop, it can be frustrating, confusing, and even a sign of worry for many pet ...

Q: I have an 18-month-old beagle. He’s a great dog except for one bad habit — he dearly loves to bark and does so almost constantly when outside. He doesn’t even need a stimulus that I’m aware of — he ...

The city of Sacramento has received more excessive dog barking complaints this year than anytime in the past five years — an age old grievance that’s traditionally tricky to solve. Officials believe ...