8 Training Mistakes Experts Say Are Making Your Dog’s Behavior Worse originally appeared on Parade Pets. Most pet parents love their dogs and want to do right by them. I get it. Unfortunately, that ...

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This post is in response to Dogs Display Dominance: Deniers Offer No Credible Debate By Marc Bekoff Ph.D. It's essential for all people who interact with dogs to get things right In response to a ...

When your dog’s behavior changes for the worse, it can feel frustrating and confusing. Often, underlying reasons like health issues, inconsistent training, or unmet needs are the cause. Understanding ...

Dogs express themselves in befuddling ways, which leaves us wondering what exactly they're trying to say. So ... why does your dog lean on you?

I would like to start by dispelling a long-held myth that dogs mount things (hump) to exert their dominance over the subject. Dominance theory in dog training, as we generally use and understand it, ...

Think about how you learned much of the important knowledge that you use to guide your life. Often that knowledge was simply gained by observing other people, such as teachers, parents, or friends.

Many of us consider our dogs to be a part of our families, but scientists have found we still are not able to accurately judge the meaning in their behavior. An international team of researchers led ...

“Our study shows that physiological concentrations of hormones and neurotransmitters can serve as biomarkers of canine temperament,” the team writes. “These results could help identify dogs suited for ...

Many dog owners still swear by training methods passed down through generations, but certified trainers warn these "tried and true" techniques often create anxious, confused pets with worse behavioral ...