Anyone who lives with a dog knows they "speak" to us through their quirky little actions. But do we pick up on the fact that ...

Animal-assisted therapy is becoming increasingly popular, but one psychologist warns against misunderstanding the role dogs ...

Walking your dog can be a simple daily joy for you and your pet. In reality, dog-walking, even under the best circumstances, isn’t always the delight it's thought to be. Even the most doting dog ...

Many dog owners mean well but can still harm their pets. Dog psychologist Marc Ebersbach explains in an interview which everyday behaviors overwhelm dogs, why fear is often mistaken for obedience, and ...

The largest-ever study of dog behavior, tracking more than 47,000 pets, reveals how breed, size, sex, and age shape canine traits. It provides insights that could help identify early signs of illness ...

Your dog is always watching you, even when you think nobody is paying attention. Small things you do every day can teach your ...

These days, many people have got the message that it’s important to train dogs with reward-based methods (for example, giving the dog a treat when they sit to reinforce the behavior and make it happen ...

Dr. Daniel Ramp explains why we must be very careful about thinking that all dogs are similar to homed dogs by focusing on ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Not all small dogs are created equal. While some were bred to be placid lap dogs, several have a much scrappier history. Other ...

A new Virginia Tech study published in PLOS One establishes a crucial baseline for understanding dog behavior on a large scale. The research, led by Courtney Sexton, a postdoctoral associate in the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. For dog psychologist Marc Ebersbach, violence against dogs often begins earlier than many owners suspect. Photo: Sophie De ...