Poppy, a large Weimaraner cross, was a high-energy dog with reactivity issues. Managing her excitability was challenging. Before I trained as a dog behaviorist, I believed that giving Poppy a lot of ...

When a dog places a paw on you, it’s more than a cute habit. This subtle gesture is a powerful form of communication that ...

ESPOO, Finland, March 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A deeper understanding of dog behavior makes life easier and more enjoyable for dogs and people alike. One of the keys to dogs' minds is knowing that in ...

Dogs have lived alongside humans for thousands of years. Over time, they developed an extraordinary ability to read human cues, including body language, tone of voice, and even facial expressions.

Dogs can be quite funny, sometimes engaging in behaviors that have us scratching our heads. If you find yourself asking why your dog is licking furniture, then you know exactly the sort of behavior we ...

This essay was written by Marc Bekoff, Ph.D., and force-free dog trainer Mary Angilly. Many guardians start their training journey by enrolling their dog in a basic manners class, which is often seen ...

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, ...

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, ...

Every neighborhood has one. Maybe you met one at the dog park strutting past the other dogs as though the red carpet had been rolled out just for them, or maybe you watched your friend's dog and ...

Dogs possess an innate ability to read our emotions, offering us comfort in times of grief and sharing in our joys. Naturally, we want to pay it forward, especially when it comes to bids for affection ...

There's no shortage of recent books on dog behavior, dog training, and dog-human relationships. Among my favorites is dog expert Vivian Zottola's new book, Being a (Good) Dog in The Human's World: ...