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Dog Behavior

The Weird, Wonderful Ways Your Pet Shows Love for You

Dr. Karen Becker | Posted 05.03.2013 | Healthy Living
Dr. Karen Becker

The behavior of the companion animals we share our lives with is at times fascinating, frequently entertaining, and sometimes downright puzzling. Here are a few examples of how the furry love of your life shows affection.

How Bad Dogs Get Good

Dr. Patricia Fitzgerald | Posted 03.20.2013 | Healthy Living
Dr. Patricia Fitzgerald

For many dog guardians, our relationships with our dogs can be a taste of heaven. Except when the cuties start having surprising behavior that isn't so cute. Dogs are known to be stress reducers; however, for many people, their dog's behavior can be a huge source of stress.

Westminster Coming...Palin Goes to the Dogs

Sarah Hodgson | Posted 04.03.2013 | Politics
Sarah Hodgson

In my quarter of a century helping dogs and people live together, I've seen nearly all the breeds, and I'll be the first to tell you that bad behavior is rarely a sign of a bad dog.

Do Dogs Feel Guilty? 'Scolding' Studies Yield Surprising Answer

| Jason G. Goldman | Posted 06.01.2012 | Science

“I walked into the house, and he was acting strange. I could tell he had done something wrong,” she told me. I pressed for further details. “His...

WATCH: What's Your Dog Thinking? MRI Study Aims To Find Out

Posted 05.07.2012 | Science

By: Jeanna Bryner, LiveScience Managing Editor Published: 05/07/2012 02:32 PM EDT on LiveScience Fido's expressive face, including those longing...

Can Your Dog Read Your Mind?

The Huffington Post | Catherine Pearson | Posted 08.12.2011 | Healthy Living

Can your dog read your mind? That was the question posed in a recent study published in the journal Learning and Behavior about canine behavior. The ...

Avoid This Christmas Gift: This Children's Book Can Cause Your Dog to Bite Your Kid

Sophia Yin | Posted 05.25.2011 | Books
Sophia Yin

Every Christmas it seems like some child-safety watch group finds at least one or two toys that are dangerous for kids. This Christmas there is one gift that's actually dangerous for both kids and pets.

Man Killed by Pitbulls: Making Sure Your Dog Isn't Overly Agressive (VIDEOS)

Sophia Yin | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
Sophia Yin

If your dog barks and lunges uncontrollably at people or other animals, you need some help with him.

Animal Behavior: Teaching Rover to Race to You on Cue

Sophia Yin | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
Sophia Yin

The problem with speaking English instead of using made-up words is that we assume our pets know what we mean.