Poppy, a large Weimaraner cross, was a high-energy dog with reactivity issues. Managing her excitability was challenging. Before I trained as a dog behaviorist, I believed that giving Poppy a lot of ...

One other dog behavior dogs do is sigh, which is basically the canine equivalent of a teenage eye-roll. As you work on your ...

A new study links stressful puppyhood events to adult dog behavior, such as fear and aggression. Early care and training are ...

Every neighborhood has one. Maybe you met one at the dog park strutting past the other dogs as though the red carpet had been rolled out just for them, or maybe you watched your friend's dog and ...

New research has given fresh insight into how dogs see the world—scientists have found that the smarter your dog, the more they notice different objects. Researchers from the Department of Ethology at ...

Scientists explored whether dogs could ever talk or if they already communicate in smarter, deeper ways that reveal emotion ...

Whether you’ve had your pet for a long time, or are just welcoming a new addition to the family, pet behavior training can be incredibly helpful. Most of the time, animals aren’t trying to annoy us, ...

"It means nothing about how 'smart' a dog is or how much it loves/cares about its people/feels like part of the family." People generally smile and cheer while the dogs look happy albeit confused — ...

Consider the situation where you walk into your house only to find your dog is standing next to a puddle of urine. The dog looks at you, hangs his head low and stares down at its feet. How would you ...

Learn strategies to stop dog snap behavior. Understand why dogs feel threatened, recognize warning signs, and help your dog ...