BARKING An annoying canine habit that is often difficult to extinguish (or quiet), barking  can often lead to further problems down the road. Barking discusses the whos and whys of dog barking and offers ways to understand and discourage the behavior. This little 64-page manual is a mini course in dog communication that all owners will profit from. The better an owner understands what makes his or her dog excited, anxious, or irritated, the sooner he or she can properly train and correct  the dog. Without this Simple Solutions book, dog owners will never be able to read another book in peace!