Subtle behavior changes in older dogs can signal a brain disorder. New guidelines explain what to watch for and how CCDS is ...

Grief in dogs can show up in subtle behavioral changes, making it important for pet owners to recognize the most common signs ...

Modern dogs offer a living record of change shaped by proximity to people. Over time, research shows that brains respond to ...

The largest-ever study of dog behavior, tracking more than 47,000 pets, reveals how breed, size, sex, and age shape canine traits. It provides insights that could help identify early signs of illness ...

Bringing a new puppy into a home can quickly change the balance of an otherwise calm household. While puppies are often seen ...

For many owners, the hardest part of loving a dog is noticing the quiet, almost whispered changes that suggest time is ...

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, ...

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 ...

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

After four years of trying to use dogs to make cougars in northeastern Washington more wary of people, researchers have their conclusion. It works. The study, laid out in a paper published last year ...