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OAITW r.2.0

(32,505 posts) Fri May 8, 2026, 01:53 AM Friday

Why do dogs bark? [View all]

Skippa, my GR. goes out at nights and sometimes I never him him. Other times, like, tonight, he is barking up a storm. Rural property. no harm, no foul. But why?

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Why do dogs bark? [View all] OAITW r.2.0 Friday OP

He smells something. RandySF Friday #1

Deer, for sure. I expect to hear coyotes packing up and howling at the moon, soon. OAITW r.2.0 Friday #2

Probably hears something that you aren't able to discern? SheltieLover Friday #3

That and smell. He's way ahead of me on those senses. OAITW r.2.0 Friday #4

Yup smell too. SheltieLover Friday #5

Confused, happy, afraid? Don't let him watch the news any more. twodogsbarking Friday #6

Maybe Kristi Noem is lurking about? Midnight Writer Friday #7