A dog appears to be lying relaxed on the couch–peaceful, calm, secure. But then the door opens, someone enters, and suddenly ...

Many people seem to think calling a dog good, bad, happy, sad, aggressive, stubborn, bold, shy, vicious, alpha, pessimistic, optimistic, or abnormal can help us understand what they’re thinking and ...

Some dog breeds are known for being more challenging than others, but the reality behind “behavioral problems” is more ...

There are a flock of behavioral issues in dogs that often cause their owners to seek professional help. The most common problems are aggression toward people or dogs, chasing cars or animals, general ...

New study shows humans rely on context, not canine cues, when judging their dogs’ emotions — and we’re getting it wrong most ...

Researchers analyzed the genomes and behavioral profiles of 1,300 golden retrievers and found that several behavioral traits—such as trainability, fear of strangers, and aggression toward other ...

Your dog jumps on guests, barks nonstop, or refuses to listen, and you're tired of raising your voice. Good news: effective ...

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 ...

Even the most committed dog lovers experience occasional moments of frustration with man's best friend. Thankfully, there's a new website called Dogshaming that lets owners post pictures of their ...