Successfully stopping your dog's barking requires that you understand what triggers it in the first place.

Seeing a cute dog in the neighborhood is always a nice surprise. Hearing your neighbors dog, however, is a different story — especially when you’re hearing them a little too often. Some things in life ...

Learn proven, positive training techniques to reduce excessive barking — from identifying triggers to building lasting calm.

Q: Ever since our new neighbor moved in six months ago, they have constantly left their dog out, and it never stops barking. We try to be patient, but it’s getting intolerable. What can we do? — Katya ...

I have read your responses to letters about barking dogs and neighborhood noise, and I appreciate the calm, compassionate way you approach these conflicts. You encourage people to start with empathy, ...

Dear Annie: I have read your responses to letters about barking dogs and neighborhood noise, and I appreciate the calm, compassionate way you approach these conflicts. You encourage people to start ...

Dear Annie: My husband and I have lived in our home for 12 years. We adore our neighborhood, but our next-door situation has gone from mildly irritating to something I now dread daily. Our neighbors ...

Dear Annie: I have read your responses to letters about barking dogs and neighborhood noise, and I appreciate the calm, compassionate way you approach these conflicts. You encourage people to start ...

Gary M. Singer is a Florida attorney and board-certified as an expert in real estate law by the Florida Bar. He practices real estate, business litigation and contract law from his office in Sunrise, ...