A researcher at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) has found that more than 99% of dogs in the United States show behaviors that are potentially problematic, ...

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, ...

Ever wonder why a well loved dog suddenly acts out at home or on walks? Often it is not stubbornness, it is tiny daily habits ...

Many of us consider our dogs to be a part of our families, but scientists have found we still are not able to accurately judge the meaning in their behavior. An international team of researchers led ...

Many dog breeds are noted for their personalities and behavioral traits, from the distinctive vocalizations of huskies to the herding of border collies. People have worked to identify the genes ...

These days, many people have got the message that it’s important to train dogs with reward-based methods (for example, giving the dog a treat when they sit to reinforce the behavior and make it happen ...

Chronic dog barking is one of the most annoying issues dog owners face. When owners struggle to stop their dogs from barking, they can become frustrated, exacerbating this problem. Chronic barkers ...

When I first became interested in dog behavior there was a well-entrenched belief that young puppies, less than 6 months of age, would not benefit from any sort of formal dog obedience classes. The ...

What does it mean when you dog wags their tail? Well, one of the most subtle—but telling—signs that you hold the top spot in ...