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A standout feature of the new device is the debut of Bark Monitoring, which will provide insights into the dog’s barking patterns ... two bright LED strips for night visibility.

Your dog’s barking is a language all on its own ... whether with you or the distant howling they heard at night. Beagles, for example, howl to let you know they want to play, while malamutes ...