A short video of a rescued beagle tentatively navigating his new forever home after a lifetime of abuse is striking a chord ...

Humans and dogs have lived alongside one another for thousands of years, and our two species get along remarkably well. But there are still misunderstandings. “People have an intuition about dogs’ ...

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 ...

Not all small dogs are created equal. While some were bred to be placid lap dogs, several have a much scrappier history. Other small dog breeds were used as little watchdogs equipped with big, booming ...

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 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 ...

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A new study that seeks to understand the link between dog behavior and health compiles four years of owner-reported data from over 47,000 dogs. A new Virginia Tech study published in PLOS One ...

Flat-faced dogs like Pugs and Frenchies may seem extra friendly, but new research shows size, training, and “spoiling” often shape their behavior more than head shape – though some traits are likely ...

Your dog probably goes crazy for its favorite toy, but do they love it a little too much? In the dog training world, pups that are highly motivated by toys are often referred to as "ball junkies." ...

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 ...