A dog gets medical care from a veterinarian in a shelter for lost and injured pets set up by volunteers. (Orestis Panagiotou/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock) Perspective by ...

This post is in response to Dogs Display Dominance: Deniers Offer No Credible Debate By Marc Bekoff Ph.D. It's essential for all people who interact with dogs to get things right In response to a ...

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I would like to start by dispelling a long-held myth that dogs mount things (hump) to exert their dominance over the subject. Dominance theory in dog training, as we generally use and understand it, ...

Many dog breeds are noted for their personalities and behavioral traits, from the distinctive vocalizations of huskies to the herding of border collies. People have worked to identify the genes ...

Most pet parents love their dogs and want to do right by them. I get it. Unfortunately, that desire sometimes leads to poor training techniques that, despite being popular on forums or endorsed by ...

As a dog trainer and behavior consultant, I've seen my fair share of dog behaviors that confuse, frustrate or in the best-case scenario, charm their pet parents. But perhaps no single act creates more ...

If you are thinking of adopting a dog from a shelter or rescue, it’s important to understand that a dog’s behavior during a meet and greet can sometimes be misleading. “Eagerness and excitement may ...

Who’s a good human? Not that one.