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

According to the ASPCA, aggression is the biggest behavior problem in dogs, and one which most often prompts caregivers to look for professional help. It’s also one of the most common reasons people ...

E very shelter and rescue dog deserves to be pampered and adored, but many of them aren't ready to accept love. That's ok!

When I first walked up to Mia’s kennel at Animal Friends of the Valleys, I honestly thought she might bite me. She was ...

Just like humans, dogs manifest their own unique personalities early on, and these personalities may not change for the ...

Dogs are man's best friend, but they are still animals, and sometimes their wolf-like behavior comes out in aggression. Some kinds of canine aggression to be aware of are resource guarding aggression, ...

Resource guarding in dogs is common, but it can escalate if ignored. Learn how to spot early signs, understand what your dog ...

CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. — Clayton County Animal Control said a dog they rescued from a lengthy abandonment was too damaged by the experience to be saved. Officials explained the reasons in a news release ...

"Breed-Specific Legislation is not the answer!", was the emphatic exclamation of a colleague of mine. We were attending a psychological conference in Portland Oregon several years ago, and were having ...

One of Freud’s most influential statements was "The child is the father of the man." This was meant to be interpreted as meaning that an individual’s early history of stressors, adversity, and other ...

Watching your dog lash out at another can be stressful, even embarrassing. But take a deep breath—it’s not your fault, and it’s not theirs either. Aggression toward other dogs is more common than you ...