Does your dog love greeting people? If your dog gets a bit too overexcited when there’s a visitor or they see someone they know on a walk, you’re in the same position as a lot of other dog parents – ...

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 ...

Many of us consider our dogs to be a part of our families, but scientists have found we still are not able to accurately judge the meaning in their behavior. An international team of researchers led ...

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 ...

Identify and manage an aggressive puppy with training tips, warning signs, and proven solutions to stop biting and dangerous ...

Melissa Starling owns Creature Teacher, an animal behaviour consulting business. Dog ownership is a lot of furry companionship, tail wags and chasing balls, and ample unconditional love. However, some ...

If your dog spends more time trying to stay out of the way, isolating himself from the family or his owner, there’s a chance he’s not happy. While this behavior can often be a sign of physical illness ...

These days, almost everyone uses positive reinforcement to train their dog at least some of the time. The dog is rewarded with a treat or a little piece of chicken or cheese when they do something you ...