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A Staffordshire bull terrier has delighted the internet with his unusual attempts to bark ... dogs have an array of sounds they can communicate with, including whining, howling, purring, growling ...

Internet users have lauded a dog's attempts to bark. A Staffordshire ... dogs have an array of sounds they can communicate with, including whining, howling, purring, growling, and even singing.

The impact of bark sounds on humans Whether they’re aggressively growling or playfully barking, denying your furry friend isn’t a gesture a dog owner can resist. A study in Psychology Today ...