Dogs communicate and express themselves in ways that might seem puzzling to us. Many behaviors that are perfectly normal for ...

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

Quick Take Dogs experience basic emotions like joy, fear, anger, disgust, and attachment. Brain scans show reward centers ...

Dogs who see you as their hero are attentive to your cues and guidance. “They respond to a gentle voice, a hand gesture, or ...

By recording the interactions and scoring the dog’s behavior minute by minute, the scientists measured the dog’s addictive ...

Popular genetics tests can’t tell you much about your dog’s personality, according to a recent study. A team of geneticists ...

Dogs don’t “lean in” to negotiate space or seek an advantage. They lean in because they love you, plain and simple. This ...

How can you tell if your dog has winter depression? One of the most common signs of the winter blues in dogs is their drop in ...

"A dog who feels safe, will share their world with you," Spero explains. "They will bring you toys, they relax when you walk ...

Key points A massive new study looks at the relationship between genetics, physiology, and behavior in dogs. The linkage between genetics and physiological characteristics is stronger than that ...

A dog behavioral expert based in New York has captivated audiences with her approach to helping shelter dogs who show signs of aggression. Each year, 6.3 million pets enter U.S. shelters, which is an ...

You may have seen some recent media reports with headlines like "Study Shows Dog Breed Explains Very Little about Dog Behavior and Personality." These articles are supposedly summarizing a new study ...