The family told the animal shelter that the two-year-old dog was exhibiting resource guarding and became mouthy.

Your dog might not write you love letters or plan candlelit dinners, but they are completely devoted to you. Whether it’s ...

Choosing a pet dog is both a great pleasure and a responsibility. All types of dogs can develop behavioral issues and this is ...

Mary Jo and her daughter Kerry adore their two dachshunds, Chocolate and Cinnamon. However, Cinnamon's temperament is a constant challenge - one moment she's affectionate and gentle, the next she's ...

While there’s plenty of research to suggest that pet owners, specifically dog owners, are often happier than non-pet owners, there’s much less content investigating dog behaviors and happiness on a ...

Have you ever seen a dog playing slot machines in a casino? Probably not, but you might have seen one that really likes to play with toys. A new study shows that there might not be much of a ...

Dog trainer Jeff Millman is back, and talks about his second book Triggers and Reactions: A Guide to Fixing Dog Behavior Problems: Volume Two: Jumping, Barking and Biting. We don’t cover everything in ...

If you are thinking of adopting a dog from a shelter or rescue, it’s important to understand that a dog’s behavior during a meet and greet can sometimes be misleading. “Eagerness and excitement may ...

Popular genetics tests can’t tell you much about your dog’s personality, according to a recent study. A team of geneticists recently found no connection between simple genetic variants and behavioral ...

Many dog breeds are noted for their personalities and behavioral traits, from the distinctive vocalizations of huskies to the herding of border collies. People have worked to identify the genes ...

New studies of canine genetics shed light on the diversity of dogs and our longstanding, still-evolving relationship to them. Tasha, the O-Gene.Credit...PBH Images, via Alamy Supported by By Emily ...

Dogs have the innate ability to channel Cindy Lou Who in How the Grinch Who Stole Christmas and make our hearts grow three sizes simply by being themselves. There's something about sweet dogs that can ...