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 ...

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

Scientists have finally replaced the old “one dog year equals seven human years” shortcut with a formula grounded in biology, ...

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

Small dogs seem to have been purposely crafted to melt even the coldest of hearts. On top of prancing around with adorableness, these cute creatures snuggle into designer handbags and are often seen ...

Many people who choose to share their homes and hearts with a canine companion are eventually faced with the fact that their dog is aging and beginning to experience physical, cognitive, and emotional ...

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 ...

Maine (WABI) - Mention the word “puppies” and there’s a good chance we have your attention. They’re typically the first ones to be adopted at shelters and rescue operations. But a nonprofit with roots ...

For ages, many people have thought that dogs perceive things we cannot see. Beliefs about dogs seeing spirits span cultures and time. Across continents, societies felt that canine friends were attuned ...

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, ...

Owners returning home to a chewed-up couch or trash thrown around might brush it off and learn to tolerate the dog's unwanted behaviors, but new research revealed a range of naughty behaviors occur in ...

Flat-faced dogs like Pugs and Frenchies may seem extra friendly, but new research shows size, training, and “spoiling” often shape their behavior more than head shape – though some traits are likely ...