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The devocalization procedure does not take away a dog's ability to bark. Dogs will normally bark just as much as before the procedure. After the procedure, the sound will be softer, typically about half as loud as before, or less, and it is not as sharp or piercing. [3] Most devocalized dogs have a subdued "husky" bark, audible up to 20 metres. [4]
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Yes, just like humans, dogs can develop some types of OCD behaviors, although the term “obsessed” is not normally used since we don’t know whether dogs can really “obsess” the way humans do.
Depending on the context, a dog's bark can vary in timing, pitch, and amplitude. It is possible that these have different meanings. [15] Most people can tell from a bark whether a dog was alone or being approached by a stranger, playing or being aggressive, [16] and able to tell from a growl how big the dog is. [17]
[4] [5] In contrast, dogs bark in many social situations, with acoustic communication in dogs being described as hypertrophic. [6] While wolf barks tend to be brief and isolated, dog barking is often repetitive. [7] One hypothesis for why dogs bark more than wolves is that dogs developed vocal communication as a result of their domestication. [7]
Some dog breeds bark more than others, while a few breeds - like Siberian Huskies for instance - rarely bark at all. That doesn't mean they don't make other noises to communicate; ...
This small dog is considered to be a great apartment dog, due to its easy going nature and friendly disposition, as well as its manageable energy level. apomares/istockphoto English Bulldog
The breed is characterized by an alert and happy expression which has earned the nicknames "Sammie smile" and "smiley dog". [11] With their tendency to bark, however, they can be diligent watch dogs, barking whenever something approaches their territory.