The Dog Aging Project, a long-term study on canine aging, has collected data on dog behavior from more than 50,000 owners, ...

According to the ASPCA, aggression is the biggest behavior problem in dogs, and one which most often prompts caregivers to look for professional help. It’s also one of the most common reasons people ...

Dogs can have wildly different personalities, which often vary by breed and size. Although individual temperament matters ...

"Breed-Specific Legislation is not the answer!", was the emphatic exclamation of a colleague of mine. We were attending a psychological conference in Portland Oregon several years ago, and were having ...

A dog appears to be lying relaxed on the couch–peaceful, calm, secure. But then the door opens, someone enters, and suddenly the dog jumps up, growls, and might even move forward. Outsiders often see ...

That was the case for Bentley, a spotted Frenchie who was surrendered after biting both dogs and people. Her behavior was ...

Aggression is the number one behavior problem of humans, dogs, cats, and horses (to name but a few mammalian species). It is a perfectly normal survival-necessary behavior when expressed at the right ...

Understanding temperament, training needs and lifestyle fit can make all the difference when welcoming a dog into your home.

Dogs are man's best friend, but they are still animals, and sometimes their wolf-like behavior comes out in aggression. Some kinds of canine aggression to be aware of are resource guarding aggression, ...

It can take years for a dog to finally discover peace, love, and happiness—and Britney Spears is living proof. Once abandoned in a forest in Thailand with her five puppies, she was found in ...

While many behaviors are just frustrating, others can escalate into situations that lead to injuries, strained relationships ...