From LifeHacker.com…
In case you blinked and missed the TikTok #barkatyourdogchallenge, it’s exactly what it sounds like: A person barking at their dog. More specifically, the goal of the challenge is to take a video of your dog reacting to you barking at them, in their face.
The dogs’ startled reactions are supposed to be funny, but according to animal experts, their expressive eyes and faces are really signs of stress and fear. Here’s why you should never bark at your (or any) dog.
What happens when you bark at your dog
According to the American Kennel Club (AKC), the “funny” reactions are actually ones of stress and fear. Some examples include:
