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 ...

Some dogs follow their people around like they’re glued to them. Most of the time, this is normal canine behavior, but it can sometimes mean your dog is anxious, insecure, or not feeling well. Here’s ...

Dog training 101: Use expert tips covering basic commands, potty training, leash walking, and problem behaviors.

I don’t know what it is about human nature, but many of us, myself included, seem to be hardwired to notice the negatives in ...

Dogs can smell human stress — and it alters their own behavior, reveals new research. Our four-legged friends experience “emotional contagion” from the smell of human stress — leading them to make ...

Dogs constantly read the people they live with. They notice patterns, routines, and how reliably someone responds to their ...

"Dogs yawn when their owners yawn because of contagious yawning, a sign of empathy and strong social bonding ," Bassett says.

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, ...

Bunny, TikTok's beloved "talking" Sheepadoodle, never fails to amaze her millions of followers. From asking for play dates with dog friends on her augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) ...