Free tool

The Bark Log

Log each bark as it happens — what was going on, how it sounded, what your dog's body was doing, and what happened next. After a few days, print it or download it to share with your veterinarian or trainer.

Private by design: entries are saved only in this browser on this device. Nothing is sent to Dognition. Clearing your browser data deletes them, so download a copy before you do.
Not a diagnosis: this log organizes what you observe. An app calling a bark “angry” or “lonely” is a sound-pattern match from other dogs — only your veterinarian can diagnose.

Prefer paper? Download the printable Bark Log (PDF). For next steps, see how to train a dog to stop barking, separation anxiety in dogs, and when barking changes warrant a call to your vet.

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