Resource guarding in dogs is common, but it can escalate if ignored. Learn how to spot early signs, understand what your dog ...

Dogs who are socialized from an early age—with adopted fur siblings or in the neighborhood—are more likely to develop good ...

Just like humans, dogs manifest their own unique personalities early on, and these personalities may not change for the ...

Popular genetics tests can’t tell you much about your dog’s personality, according to a recent study. A team of geneticists ...

To get around that, a team of researchers recently did the largest gene/behavior association study within a single dog breed.

Have you ever seen a dog focused on nuzzling their expensive treat under a blanket, behind a couch cushion, or into a freshly ...

Getting a new puppy seems to provide a glimpse at immortality. You get to start over with a new dog, a blank slate, a mind to shape, and a whole new life to live. This is the feeling that I have had ...

“Yuck!” “Oh how gross!” These are common responses from owners when they witness their loving canines devouring stool produced by other animals or even eating their own. The scientific name for this ...

What type of pet dog is right for your family? A new study published this month in Science suggests that a dog's breed only determines nine percent of its behavior. "Dog breed is generally a poor ...

If you're a pet parent and you think your dog thinks of you this way, it's a sign you and your pup are strongly bonded, ...