A pug in Brooklyn, New York, celebrated her 13th birthday in style with a "bark mitzvah," which left both the pooch and her guest equally delighted. Frankie, who recently turned 13 in human years, had ...

In a bygone era, a dog’s barking was a cherished trait. When humans lived in villages with open spaces, barking was basically the town’s loudspeaker—it helped announce everything from enemy tribes to ...