Dogs express affection in ways that go far beyond simple obedience. Animal specialists explain that understanding these ...

There is ever-growing global interest in human-dog relationships. Not only can they help us along, but we can also help them enrich their own lives. The best human-dog relationships are those in which ...

Guest Opinion. It is time for animal behavior to become its own academic discipline. The Animal Behavior Society argues that ...

Experts explain the adorable, emotional, and instinctive reasons behind one of the most charming behaviors dogs use to ...

The "bow" is an easy-to-recognize behavior: A dog or another animal crouches on their forelimbs, sticks their butt up in the air, and often barks or yelps when they perform this action. While they bow ...

Fewer babies are being born in many wealthy countries, while more households are adding a dog. That overlap has helped ...

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, ...

Jon Garthoff does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their ...

Dogs with full hearts often approach you carrying one of their most treasured toys or belongings, showing how much they trust ...