A new study links stressful puppyhood events to adult dog behavior, such as fear and aggression. Early care and training are ...

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 ...

Every neighborhood has one. Maybe you met one at the dog park strutting past the other dogs as though the red carpet had been rolled out just for them, or maybe you watched your friend's dog and ...

From a scientific perspective, animal behaviorists often prefer terms like "learned behavior" or "operant conditioning" over "manipulation." Dogs learn what behaviors elicit a desired response from ...

New research has given fresh insight into how dogs see the world—scientists have found that the smarter your dog, the more they notice different objects. Researchers from the Department of Ethology at ...

Scientists explored whether dogs could ever talk or if they already communicate in smarter, deeper ways that reveal emotion ...

New research on canine spacial bias suggests that 'smarter' dogs are more resilient in learning where an object is located. By Laura Baisas Published Nov 18, 2023 10:00 AM EST Get the Popular Science ...

Consider the situation where you walk into your house only to find your dog is standing next to a puddle of urine. The dog looks at you, hangs his head low and stares down at its feet. How would you ...

Many of us as dog parents have experienced the quirks of a jealous dog. Sometimes their behavior is endearing—a sweet reminder of just how deeply they cherish your attention and presence. But that's ...

"Eugene, you're a bad dog. Why did you try to fight with Melvin?" "Monica, why did you attack Rosie? Bad dog!" "Bad dog, bad dog, bad dog! Good dogs don't do that." "My dog Joey was badly abused by ...

Learn strategies to stop dog snap behavior. Understand why dogs feel threatened, recognize warning signs, and help your dog ...