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"Why do dogs bark?" Instead, we spent time wondering whether our dog would ever let out a woof. Rio, a Labrador retriever mix ...

Since dogs were domesticated, they have mastered a vocabulary to communicate with their humans. And their barking? Just a part of their linguistic arsenal. Each yap and woof carries its own unique ...