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 ...

New study shows humans rely on context, not canine cues, when judging their dogs’ emotions — and we’re getting it wrong most ...

In a classic series of studies, psychologist Harry Harlow demonstrated that in humans and animals, a trained brain thinks differently than an untrained brain. Specifically, he was able to show that ...

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 ...

Just like humans, dogs manifest their own unique personalities early on, and these personalities may not change for the ...

ESPOO, Finland, March 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A deeper understanding of dog behavior makes life easier and more enjoyable for dogs and people alike. One of the keys to dogs' minds is knowing that in ...

Let’s face it: dogs like attention, and in some cases, they may be borderline drama kings and queens about getting it. However, this should not come as a surprise considering how dogs are profoundly ...

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, ...

Have you ever wondered why dogs roll in the grass? We've got the reasons behind this curious—and sometimes stinky—dog behavior. There are many reasons dogs may roll in the grass, according to ...

In a classic series of studies, psychologist Harry Harlow demonstrated that in humans and animals, a trained brain thinks differently than an untrained brain. Specifically, he was able to show that ...