These dog training techniques help correct bad behavior quickly without yelling, using positive reinforcement, consistency, ...

When humans are stressed, anxious or acting out of routine, dogs notice—and often respond by becoming more clingy or protective. LaSala added that disruptions to a person’s sleep, like those caused by ...

Jay Ingram's "The Science of Pets" is a must-read about facts and myths about a global "petpourri" of animals, what's in ...

Science-based cartoons make it fun to become fluent in dog and to use the golden rules of social behavior for the benefit of dogs, their humans, and trainers, a win-win for all.

Whether you’ve had your pet for a long time, or are just welcoming a new addition to the family, pet behavior training can be incredibly helpful. Most of the time, animals aren’t trying to annoy us, ...

Dogs and cats don’t just communicate with their tails; they have other ways that allow humans to understand the emotions they ...

Jon Garthoff does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their ...

Fewer babies are being born in many wealthy countries, while more households are adding a dog. That overlap has helped ...

Dogs with full hearts often approach you carrying one of their most treasured toys or belongings, showing how much they trust ...

Trancing is when dogs enter a slow-motion, focused state while moving under objects, such as Christmas trees. However, the ...

A group of researchers based in Hungary dedicated almost a year to learning about dogs and how they communicate—and whether the animals could ever learn to speak. Ethologist Tamás Faragó and collegues ...