A dog’s refusal of a treat may seem small, but it can be a subtle indicator of fear, stress, or anxiety. While many dogs ...

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, ...

Dogs are "in." As many of us know, there is no shortage of books and essays on dogs, and a search for "dog behavior" on Google Scholar rapidly generates more than 1.2 million hits. Even a quick scan ...

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 ...

What is normal dog behavior? It’s our natural tendency to project human traits and emotions onto dogs, yet we come to expect daily dog zoomies as normal dog behavior. And while we can pick up on ...

Dog ownership benefits the mental health and social behaviors of teens, which may come about due to changes in gut microbes.

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

Shelter dogs followed at their new homes for six months post-adoption were reported as showing more behaviors like stranger aggression or training problems by the end of the study—but owner ...

Certified trainers note that this quirky behavior is one of the more unexpected dog love signals that many owners overlook.

Dogs sure have their share of quirks. Some make our hearts melt with their splayed-out splooting and goofy doggy smiles. Other dog behavior has us cringing with embarrassment and wondering why dogs ...