“Our study shows that physiological concentrations of hormones and neurotransmitters can serve as biomarkers of canine temperament,” the team writes. “These results could help identify dogs suited for ...

Poppy, a large Weimaraner cross, was a high-energy dog with reactivity issues. Managing her excitability was challenging. Before I trained as a dog behaviorist, I believed that giving Poppy a lot of ...

A veterinarian explains what your dog’s quirks, habits, and hidden health clues really mean.

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I don’t know what it is about human nature, but many of us, myself included, seem to be hardwired to notice the negatives in ...

Dogs and squeaky toys often collide quickly. In many homes, a flattened plush with a torn seam or missing squeaker ends up forgotten under furniture, a clear sign of how intensely dogs engage with ...

"Dogs yawn when their owners yawn because of contagious yawning, a sign of empathy and strong social bonding ," Bassett says.

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, ...