India, Nov. 2 -- Has it ever happened where you gushed to your friends about what a big sweetheart your dog is, only for the same angel to turn into a barking tornado the moment they walk through the door? Dogs can sometimes be too 'vocal,' barking at every doorbell and any guests who come home.

It may seem like your furry companions are being silly, but the incessant barking can become a headache to those who are subjected to it, from neighbours to guests.

But excessive barking does not mean aggression, as one might mistake it at first glance. Adnaan Khan, founder and CEO of K9 School, a dog training academy, told HT Lifestyle that barking is just the way a dog 'talks.'

"Barking represents a dog's natural means of communication. Impor...