How to Interpret Dog Barks

Duration: 06:21
Stanley Coren · November 16, 2021

Course Description

Do you know what your dog is trying to tell you when he barks? Barking is an important part of canine communication. Many people interpret barks as a threatening sound, meaning something like, “Back off, I bite!” This is not the case, as science and history reveals.

Things to Learn

Learn how to understand the pitch, frequency and duration of his barks helping you to interpret what they mean.

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About Instructor

Stanley Coren

Stanley Coren is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Psychology at the University of British Columbia. He is an award-winning behavioral researcher, and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada. He has written books on dog behavior and human-canine interactions, and received the Maxwell Medal of Excellence from the Dog Writers Association of America for his book Born to Bark. His newest book is Do Dogs Dream?

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  • 1 Lesson
  • 1 Quiz
  • Course Certificate