Researchers in the UK have found that dogs are less obedient as they go through puberty, just like human teenagers. The researchers examined the behavior of 69 dogs at the age of five months, and ...

The largest-ever study of dog behavior, tracking more than 47,000 pets, reveals how breed, size, sex, and age shape canine ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The phenomenon of dog behavior getting worse rather than better is something that dog parents often find perplexing. It seems to defy logic, considering that most people think along the lines of, “If ...

From the excitable sheep dog to the aloof Shiba Inu, and all breeds in between, dogs have unique and diverse behavioral traits. By analyzing DNA samples from over 200 dog breeds along with nearly ...

A dog chasing after things in public, even when its owner is telling it not to, is a sign that the dog is not well-trained.

A diva dog is a dog who approaches life with unshakable confidence as if the world is their stage and every routine moment is an opportunity for dramatic flair. While they may appear to be spoiled, ...

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 ...