On January 7, 2025, the Palisades Fire tore through the community of dogs and humans that have been an integral part of my life ..

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What’s my dog trying to tell me? In this wide ranging, inspiring conversation I talk barking and behavior with certified professional dog trainer Kiki Yablon. In addition to holding a master of arts degree in applied behavioral science, Kiki is faculty at the renowned Karen Pryor Dog Training Academy. We chat about what barking is and some ways we can help minimize this sometimes undesirable behavior. This conversation has been edited for clarity; for more, listen to our full