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But why do dogs bark? According to PetMD, dogs pair barks with body language to convey everything, from joy to existential crises. This ranges from high-pitch yips and wagging tails to express ...

A dog's bark will often change depending on the context of the situation. If they're barking because of danger, it's usually a deep bark with negative body language, while a bark accompanied by a ...