Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The phenomenon of dog behavior getting worse rather than better is something that dog parents often find perplexing. It seems to ...

From the excitable sheep dog to the aloof Shiba Inu, and all breeds in between, dogs have unique and diverse behavioral traits. By analyzing DNA samples from over 200 dog breeds along with nearly ...

Accurate assessments of behavior and welfare are needed to evaluate the state of domestic dogs maintained in commercial breeding (CB) and other types of kennels. Field assessments of dogs’ states of ...

When your dog’s behavior changes for the worse, it can feel frustrating and confusing. Often, underlying reasons like health issues, inconsistent training, or unmet needs are the cause. Understanding ...

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, ...

Dogs are social animals, and it’s common for them to interact with other dogs. However, sometimes when a dog sees another dog ...

Wes Siler is your guide to leading a more exciting life in the great outdoors. As Outside’s outdoor lifestyle columnist, he writes about the intersections of science, news, politics, gear, vehicles ...

Dog bites are a global public health problem. Much of what was known in 2017 is summarized in a book called Dog Bites: Comprehensive Data and Interdisciplinary Analyses. 1.2 I recently read a detailed ...

If you are thinking of adopting a dog from a shelter or rescue, it’s important to understand that a dog’s behavior during a meet and greet can sometimes be misleading. “Eagerness and excitement may ...