Several years back, Stanley Coren attempted to rank dog breeds by intelligence, creating a hierarchy based on traits like ...

Poppy, a large Weimaraner cross, was a high-energy dog with reactivity issues. Managing her excitability was challenging. Before I trained as a dog behaviorist, I believed that giving Poppy a lot of ...

"It means nothing about how 'smart' a dog is or how much it loves/cares about its people/feels like part of the family." People generally smile and cheer while the dogs look happy albeit confused — ...

Does your dog always try to sit on your lap, and refuse to leave your side, even when there are a million more interesting things they could be doing? We all love it when our pets show us their love, ...

Tamás Faragó told Newsweek: "We should look at their behavior, how they interact with humans and how they live together with ...

Every neighborhood has one. Maybe you met one at the dog park strutting past the other dogs as though the red carpet had been rolled out just for them, or maybe you watched your friend's dog and ...

Most dogs snap at adults and children because they feel threatened by how they are approached. So, how can you, as a ...

Dogs have lived alongside humans for thousands of years. Over time, they developed an extraordinary ability to read human cues, including body language, tone of voice, and even facial expressions.

From getting extra cuddles to vigilant protection, many expectant parents claim their dogs behave differently during ...

This essay was written by Marc Bekoff, Ph.D., and force-free dog trainer Mary Angilly. Many guardians start their training journey by enrolling their dog in a basic manners class, which is often seen ...

Welcome to Pet Peeves, a monthly series that aims to provide pet care solutions and expert advice for challenging scenarios that involve your beloved animal companions. It can be a frustrating ...