For these dogs, the salivary cortisol samples were taken both before and after the Wesen test. Those that scored higher for ...

Some “gifted” dogs can learn more words than typical canines—new research on border collies may have the answer as to why.

Kinship reports a study revealing key behavioral differences between male and female dogs, including fear, aggression, ...

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 ...

Dogs may be loyal, but they are not emotionless. When something bothers them, their behavior often changes in clear but ...

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

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, ...

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 ...