Imagine a dog leaping excitedly at arriving guests, only to receive a sharp yell or leash tug—traditional responses that ...

"Annoyance in dogs can look like lip licking, yawning, turning away, freezing or just general avoidance," Carpenter says.

What’s in a walk? It ultimately depends on who you ask. For many folks, walks are a convenient and fun way to exercise. They clip on the leash, pop in their earbuds, and off they go as they focus on ...

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, ...

Shar-Peis are well known for their wrinkled skin and dignified demeanor, but they come with a set of challenges that can test ...

My wife and I live with a cat, but at heart we are dog people. We have mostly gone for big dogs, Labs and Goldens, a sad-eyed redbone hound named Pluto – dogs that are even-tempered, good with kids, ...

Even the most committed dog lovers experience occasional moments of frustration with man's best friend. Thankfully, there's a new website called Dogshaming that lets owners post pictures of their ...

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 ...

As adorable, loyal, and loving as dogs are, they are still animals with natural instincts. Just because they live inside our homes and are spoiled rotten, does not mean they won't act like the animals ...

When the New Year's ball is about to drop, your dog may already be hiding under your furniture. Fireworks can be traumatic for dogs.