Some of our canine pets are colloquially called "ball junkies" because they have an addictive-like attitude toward their toys ...

The research documents addiction-like tendencies in canines, offering scientific evidence that appears to support owners' own ...

New research suggests some dogs treat their favorite ball or stuffed animal like a person who is addicted to gambling or ...

Our canine companions may share certain behavioral vulnerabilities with us. A recent study examined the relationships some ...

Some dogs behave toward their toys in ways that resemble those of behavioral addictions in humans, such as gambling and ...

Some dogs show behaviors towards their toys that resemble behavioral addictions in humans, such as gambling and internet ...

How smart are dogs? Those of us who are dog owners likely think that our pets are pretty darn smart. One problem, however, is ...

Some dogs love playing with toys so intensely they can’t stop—offering scientists a window into behavioral addictions.

Dogs are deeply emotional creatures. Just like humans, they can experience stress and anxiety, which may manifest in various ...

In dogs, as in humans, early life stressors can negatively impact behavior patterns that persist through adulthood.