Why Do Dogs Tilt Their Heads? Dogs tip their heads for a variety of reasons: to hear a sound more clearly, to get a better look at something, to process new information—or to react to familiar words.

Scientists are beginning to trace a surprising link between the genes that shape dog behavior and the biology that underpins human mood and social traits. Instead of treating canine affection and ...

From the excitable sheep dog to the aloof Shiba Inu, and all breeds in between, dogs have unique and diverse behavioral traits. By analyzing DNA samples from over 200 dog breeds along with nearly ...

A new study from the Department of Ethology, Eötvös Loránd University, showed that dogs may not equally benefit from observing the "helpful action" of a human demonstrator in the classic detour around ...

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 ...

Sweet Paws Retreat can be part of an established routine without replacing the familiar patterns a dog already knows at home.

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, ...

Signs that a dog may be experiencing genuine stress in a group setting include excessive panting, avoidance behavior, trembling, or aggression that falls outside their normal range. If a dog returns ...

A researcher at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) has found that more than 99% of dogs in the United States show behaviors that are potentially problematic, ...