Now that we've covered attention-seeking barks, let's talk about another common trigger: outside stimuli. Dogs are curious creatures, and they often bark at things they see or hear outside.

In today's Dear Annie column, Annie Lane has some tips on dealing with a neighbor who lets their dog bark outside all day.

Which is why dogs bark at certain people and not others! These people often include rag pickers and sweepers or drunkards, who once spotted loitering around them, are chased by the pack of dogs in ...

My neighbor’s dog barks ... frantic bark every few seconds. Other times, it’s a low, rhythmic bark that just goes on and on. It happens whether someone’s outside or not.

It explained: They may even believe that their barking made the door open faster. "After all, most people do indeed hurry to the door and open it for their visitor, even while their dog is barking ...