A Barking Dog: Language of a Barking Dog

A barking dog, there are those who say,
Can save your life, or your child at play.
A barking dog aware of a fire,
Alerts you to danger; his desire.

He watches over you and knows when
He should stay quiet, or bark again.
A predator strolling through the park;
Someone following you in the dark.

A barking dog watches your home, too;
Barking does intruders away shoo.
On a lonely trail, he often sees
Something that's a threat, or may not please.

Guide dogs oft help people all alone
To watch over them; they have been shown.
Barking alerts someone who can't see
To danger in his reality.

He'll bark to go out, and to come in,
He may even bark till nerves wear thin.
He really wants to be next to you.
Show him he is loved; that's what to do.

A barking dog, the neighbors may find
A nuisance, or give them peace of mind.
A well trained dog, everyone should know,
Is man's best friend; his barking will show.

Learn his bark and what it means for you,
You will soon find others know it, too.
A playful bark, yes, it too can speak,
If into his language, you could peek.

A barking dog, everyone should heed.
What is he saying? Someone in need?
All he wants is tender love and care;
His gift of barking, he loves to share.

Do we really understand what a dog is saying when he barks?