Emergency veterinarian Dr. Ezra Ameis and dog trainer Ali Smith explain that rain can be a sensory onslaught for dogs — louder sounds, muted smells and wet fur — and that avoiding rainy outings can worsen anxiety. Read On…
Veterinarians say pawing is a common social gesture dogs use to get attention, express feelings or indicate needs; California-based Jules Veterinary Center and Kinship offer guidance on interpreting the behavior. Read On…
A commentator traces the genetic connection between dogs and humans to a common ancestor about 94 million years ago and warns that a study linking single genes to behavior ignores wider genetic interplay. Read On…
A study led by Bonnie Beaver at Texas A&M University reports that more than 99% of dogs in the United States display behavior problems, based on surveys from over 43,517 dog owners and published in 2024. Read On…
An analysis of 43,517 dogs enrolled in the Dog Aging Project found behavior problems are widespread, with roughly 55.6% showing moderate to serious aggression and nearly half showing fear and anxiety, the lead author said. Read On…
Tony Peterson, host on MeatEater, says an off‑leash Wiemaraner bit him in a Houston hotel parking lot in 2017; he shared the story on his podcast to illustrate how poor decisions by owners have consequences. Read On…
Researchers analyzing 4,497 companion dogs report that stressful experiences in early life are tied to greater aggression, fear and behavioral problems in adulthood, with one third of the sample having experienced adversity. Read On…
Great Dog Rescue New England has introduced Sydney Bear, a puppy born in Massachusetts and raised in a local foster home, who has been in their care for six weeks and is now looking for a loving family. Read On…
Rafael Blanes, founder of Mr. Pit, has launched a structured dog behavior education program emphasizing Dog Psychology and will teach at NUC University in Puerto Rico. Read On…
Researchers, including Kathryn Lord of the University of Massachusetts, compared genomes with owner-reported behavioral surveys and concluded genetics alone cannot reliably predict individual dog behavior. Read On…