This black German Shepherd makes the softest little 'boof' sound, and dog parents everywhere immediately understood it.

Many people recognise their dog’s bark, but fewer realise how wide a range of sounds dogs use to express what they feel. Some noises show excitement, others signal uncertainty, and a few are quiet ...

Our ability to communicate with dogs is a vital part of our relationship with them. At the most primitive level, we ought to be able to discourage a dog from some action—"No! Don't do that!"—or ...