Dogs are often misunderstood by their human companions, especially when it comes to behavior that might be perceived as ...

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

These days, many people have got the message that it’s important to train dogs with reward-based methods (for example, giving the dog a treat when they sit to reinforce the behavior and make it happen ...

What helps reactive dogs overcome fear and anxiety when traditional obedience training falls short? According to a ...

Fear and anxiety are at the root of many dog behavior problems. Some – like growling at strangers, urine marking or jumping without permission — may not seem to be anxiety-related, but in fact they ...

Scott Salant is a co-founder of Paws Crossed Animal Rescue. Scott received his BS at Cornell University in Animal Science. He received certifications from the Animal Behavior Institute, CATEP ...

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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, ...