A new study links stressful puppyhood events to adult dog behavior, such as fear and aggression. Early care and training are ...

In dogs, as in humans, early life stressors can negatively impact behavior patterns that persist through adulthood.

As many dog owners can attest, their four-legged companions are delightful and loving. But for others, their animals have an ...

These days, many people have got the message that it’s important to train dogs with reward-based methods (for example, giving the dog a treat when they sit to reinforce the behavior and make it happen ...

Small dogs seem to have been purposely crafted to melt even the coldest of hearts. On top of prancing around with adorableness, these cute creatures snuggle into designer handbags and are often seen ...

The effects of trauma in puppies range from fear to aggression–and can resonate throughout a dog’s life. If dog owners agree ...

Dogs are famously known as “man’s best friend” for a reason. Dog owners often feel their pets understand them intuitively. In situations of fear, some dogs seem to pay special attention to their ...

"I'm hoping you can help me understand what's going on with my dog and why ... Also, what I may have done wrong and how to fix it. Buddy is a 4½-year-old male dog. He was neutered in March this year, ...

The largest-ever study of dog behavior, tracking more than 47,000 pets, reveals how breed, size, sex, and age shape canine traits. It provides insights that could help identify early signs of illness ...

Domestication and breeding by humans has affected dogs' abilities to use facial expressions to convey their emotions, a study has found. Researchers at Durham University discovered that modern dogs ...