A new U.S. analysis of nearly 50,000 dog-training inquiries finds many owners mistake reactivity for aggression. Experts explain that while both can look intense, reactivity often stems from fear, ...

Dealing with an aggressive dog can be challenging, especially when guests visit your home. Mary Green, an animal trainer with K9 Manners & More, shares expert advice on managing aggressive behavior ...

Aggression and reactivity account for the largest share in training inquiries submitted by American pet owners.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Friend or foe? The intense ...

Dog play can be noisy and physical. Chasing, growling, and wrestling are often harmless. The trouble starts when tension replaces fun and the shift goes unnoticed. Many early warning signs are subtle, ...

Pets have curious ways of weaving themselves into the very heart of their human families. The bond that anchors them tightly together, human and pet, often resembles the attachment a parent has with a ...

We want our pets to have peaceful lives, getting along well with others in our home. Dog fights are deeply disturbing. Everybody wants this solved fast, simple and reliable. Sadly, that never works.

More and more pet guardians are turning to medical cannabis to improve their pups’ quality of life. The data comes from the Dog Aging Project (DAP), a massive US-based scientific initiative that ...

"Breed-Specific Legislation is not the answer!", was the emphatic exclamation of a colleague of mine. We were attending a psychological conference in Portland Oregon several years ago, and were having ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Much as we love our four-legged canine friends, it's important to remember that they are still animals, and like any other animal, ...

Beliefs about dog behavior often arise because we generalize from our observations and beliefs about human behavior. In humans the statistics are clear. Males are more likely than females to be ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Friend or foe? The intense stare and tense body language are signs that this dog may be trying to ...