Forget perfect dogs and January overhauls. These realistic goals focus on enrichment, communication, and flexibility to ...

Many dog owners still swear by training methods passed down through generations, but certified trainers warn these "tried and ...

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When dogs seem to misbehave out of nowhere, there is almost always a human-made reason behind it. Small choices in your routine, tone, and environment can stack stress faster than you realize. The ...

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, ...

HOUSTON — Whether it's getting into the trash, destroying your favorite shoes or tearing up their toys, naughty behavior in our four-legged family members is not unusual. In fact, a recent Texas A&M ...

Humans have been selectively breeding dogs for thousands of years to perform tasks like guarding, hunting, and companionship. Research has investigated the links between the genetic influences on dog ...

Let’s assume that the original dog was an animal of many purposes. In time, humans began to demand that their dogs perform specific tasks and select for certain capabilities. Thus arose the ...

Dogs also have different hardwired and preferred behaviors, which can add a level of complexity to manners training. For ...

Erica Cartmill, a professor of animal behavior at Indiana University, tells PEOPLE what responses to expect from pets during the solar eclipse on April 8 Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She ...

Wonder whether the most difficult bit of leaving the house is what is actually in the seconds before the door is closed. The entrance serves as an extension of many dogs so that somebody can simply ...