If you’ve ever looked up and caught your dog quietly staring at you from across the room, you’re not alone. While it may seem ...

Dogs are social creatures, and playtime with you is the highlight of their day. If they sense you’re preoccupied, their ...

What does it mean when you dog wags their tail? Well, one of the most subtle—but telling—signs that you hold the top spot in ...

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 ...

Dogs with full hearts often approach you carrying one of their most treasured toys or belongings, showing how much they trust ...

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, ...

My best friend has an elderly dachshund who she swears has a favorite radio station. When he's left home alone, he wants the local NPR station on, or he gets very cross, indeed. I've always rolled my ...

Have you ever tried to sit next to your dog and noticed their body stiffen as you approach? Maybe they stare you down or even snarl if you dare sit by them. Chances are, they're resource guarding the ...

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 ...

Trancing is when dogs enter a slow-motion, focused state while moving under objects, such as Christmas trees. However, the behavior is not uncommon.