Raising a rambunctious and mischievous puppy into a well-behaved and mannered adult dog is like raising a child — it takes time and effort. Instilling good habits early is critical for preventing bad ...

A researcher at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) has found that more than 99% of dogs in the United States show behaviors that are potentially problematic, ...

Bad news for man's best friend: they're not as smart as they used to be. According to findings published in the most recent issue of Biology Letters, domesticated dogs may have become bad ...

Dog trainers see a lot in a given week. They watch owners walk into sessions loving their pets deeply but unknowingly working ...

Two of the most serious behavioral “problems” exhibited by domestic dogs living in human homes are aggression and anxiety.* These two categories of behavioral problems account for the vast number of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The thing is, most pet parents don't realize their actions may be quietly damaging their bond with their dog or making their pup ...

Outdoor environments teeming with unpredictable or intense stimuli can trigger stress responses in predisposed dogs. The stress doesn't burn off, however. It builds. Since you're out more, you're also ...

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, ...

Many dog owners interpret their pet's "velcro behavior" as simple affection, but experts reveal it's a deep-seated biological trait. This constant proximity-seeking originates from wolves' obligate ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. What’s in a walk? It ultimately depends on who you ask. For many folks, walks are a convenient and fun way to exercise. They clip ...