Why do dogs bark at other dogs?

If you have more than one dog, you may notice that rather than barking at intruders, such as the mailman or paperboy, your dogs will first bark at each other. Separation In the wild, dogs rely on their pack for hunting and protection. read more

He came to our Reactive Dog Class acting much like any other reactive dog: barking and lunging any time he saw another dog nearby. His mom wanted Ace to be able to calm down and focus on her instead of barking and lunging at the other dogs they saw on their neighborhood walks. read more

Barking is usually a dog's way of letting others know that they're too close for comfort -- but not always. You might even have unknowingly encouraged Buster to bark, but don't worry. With a little work, you can break the habit. But first, lets look at the various reasons why dogs bark at other dogs. read more

Your dog's primary means of audible communication is his bark. As pack animals, dogs are instinctively inclined to communicate with each other by barking, even if they are from different households. Understanding your dog's motivation for barking at other dogs is key to curing unwanted barking. read more