You check the hallway, the backyard, and the front window. Nothing moves. Nothing looks unusual. Still, your dog stands alert and barks into the darkness. First, take a breath. Your dog is probably responding to something, even if you cannot identify it. Nighttime barking can come from a faint sound, a smell, a movement outside, discomfort, anxiety, or a habit that has become rewarding. Safety note: If the barking includes fear, reactivity, growling, lunging, or aggression, d

You check the hallway, the backyard, and the front window. Nothing moves. Nothing looks unusual. Still, your dog stands alert and barks into the darkness. First, take a breath. Your dog is probably responding to something, even if you cannot identify it. Nighttime barking can come from a faint sound, a smell, a movement outside, discomfort, anxiety, or a habit that has become rewarding. Safety note: If the barking includes fear, reactivity, growling, lunging, or aggression, d

You check the hallway, the backyard, and the front window. Nothing moves. Nothing looks unusual. Still, your dog stands alert and barks into the darkness. First, take a breath. Your dog is probably responding to something, even if you cannot identify it. Nighttime barking can come from a faint sound, a smell, a movement outside, discomfort, anxiety, or a habit that has become rewarding. Safety note: If the barking includes fear, reactivity, growling, lunging, or aggression, d