Beyond barking, our canine companions communicate with a fascinating range of noises, each telling its own story. Indeed, dogs are full of surprises, and the sounds they make are no exception.

Besides sharp hearing, dogs rank high in sound recognition. Border collies and German shepherds, for example, can understand over 200 words or sounds. So, if your dog seems to be barking at "nothing," ...

Researchers in Hungary have looked at whether the high pitched babble people use with their dogs scientifically resonates with pets. You mean like, (high-pitched voice) oh, you're such a good dog? No, ...