Dogs can reliably smell when people experience acute stress. They do this by detecting subtle chemical changes in human sweat ...

What helps reactive dogs overcome fear and anxiety when traditional obedience training falls short? According to a ...

Ask most dog owners and they won’t hesitate to tell you: their pup feels as many emotions as humans do. The surprising news is that science mostly agrees, but only up to a point. There is clear ...

My love of fireworks came to an abrupt end when my dog became terrified of them. This is what my research revealed.

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 ...

Adopted dogs need time, routine, and calm guidance to feel safe. Learn how to educate them effectively from day one.

Fear and anxiety are at the root of many dog behavior problems. Some – like growling at strangers, urine marking or jumping without permission — may not seem to be anxiety-related, but in fact they ...

Scott Salant is a co-founder of Paws Crossed Animal Rescue. Scott received his BS at Cornell University in Animal Science. He received certifications from the Animal Behavior Institute, CATEP ...

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 ...

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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, ...