Dogs don’t always behave in the way that you expect. They can bite, bark, respond poorly to commands, chew and constantly up jump on people – a far cry from the happy, waggy, playful little doggie ...

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, ...

If you have a dog for any length of time, you learn that there are times when things don’t go to plan. If your dog has a behavior issue, sometimes you have to go the extra mile to help your pet. But ...

The post Aggressive puppy or normal play? Spot the danger signs and fix problems appeared first on Dog's Best Life. Be aware of warning signs, including snarling, growling, snapping, nipping, lip ...

Pets have curious ways of weaving themselves into the very heart of their human families. The bond that anchors them tightly together, human and pet, often resembles the attachment a parent has with a ...

Many pet parents assume that dog adoption red flags only refer to obvious behavior problems, such as aggression or biting.

A short while ago a woman dropped by our dog club on one of the evenings that we hold beginners' dog obedience classes. She wanted to ask me a question about some advice her son had received from a ...

In the first week of January, more than 100 dogs were dropped off at the Milwaukee Area Domestic Animal Control Commission. And as of April, the publicly-funded shelter is still operating near ...

Have you ever noticed your dog sliding into a funny-looking position with their hind legs stretched out behind them? This adorable and seemingly awkward posture is known as “dog splooting.” A dog ...

Shelter dogs followed at their new homes for six months post-adoption were reported as showing more behaviors like stranger aggression or training problems by the end of the study—but owner ...

For decades, many people were told that training a dog meant showing who was in charge. If your dog pulled on the leash or ignored a command, the advice was to correct the behavior quickly and firmly.

CANAAN, Conn. — Angela Meglio recently passed the examination to earn the Certified Dog Behavior Consultant Certification through the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. This ...