Scientists are beginning to trace a surprising link between the genes that shape dog behavior and the biology that underpins human mood and social traits. Instead of treating canine affection and ...

Behavior experts say sudden changes in how dogs interact with people often stem from environmental shifts, accumulated experiences, or physical discomfort. Research also suggests owner personality may ...

Studies in animal behaviour reveal that dogs are careful observers of human relationships. By reading body language and tone, ...

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 ...

New research suggests that many dog owners are not skilled in recognising pain in their pets, as they might like to think ...

In a recent study, people were given a list of 17 types of dog behaviour and were asked to rank how likely they thought these ...

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 ...

Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. An animal behaviorist has revealed the lesser-known ways to tell if your dog is trying to communicate with you. Many dog ...