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A pre-bark is the low volume “oof” that a dog generates before committing to a full bark. The pre-bark involves forcing air past the floppy dog cheek in quick intervals . The pre-bark is often used when a person or animal has the audacity to come anywhere near the dog’s house or yard. Also known as a “cheek bark”
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