Research led by Texas A&M’s College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, using Dog Aging Project data, found that more than 99% of dogs in the United States display at least one moderate-to-severe behavior problem, with fear, anxiety, aggression and attachment behaviors most frequently reported. Read On…
A Texas A&M-led study of 50,000 dogs reports that more than 99% of U.S. dogs exhibited at least one behavior problem, with many issues relatively minor and owners often not recognizing them, researchers said. Read On…
A Kinship piece draws on veterinary and training expertise to outline routine human actions that can stress or confuse dogs, and suggests more mindful ways to interact with them. Read On…
When a dog freezes on a walk it may be signaling fear, discomfort or a learned response, experts say. Trainers and vets urge owners to look for physical and environmental clues rather than blame. Read On…
When thunderstorms roll in, some dogs retreat into the smallest spaces they can find. Liz Gibbs, a dog trainer at Woofie's of Delray Beach, explains how tight spaces can calm a stressed animal and when to seek professional help. Read On…
Veterinarians attribute dogs' bone-burying to inherited instincts and a mix of motives such as caching, stimulation and anxiety, illustrated by pets Lilac and Grendel. Read On…
Veterinarians and trainers say barking at apparent nothing often reflects a dog’s superior senses or a behavioral response; experts recommend enrichment, routine exercise and background noise to reduce unnecessary alerts. Read On…
Cathy, writing in the San Antonio Express-News on July 19, 2025, pushed back against a reader’s warning about pit bulls, saying behavior — not breed — determines a dog’s risk and urging responsible ownership. Read On…
Researchers analyzing tens of thousands of dogs report that pets enrolled during the pandemic had lower average trainability scores, even as aggression levels fell and overall behavioral profiles stayed steady. Read On…
Behaviorists say dogs frequently mirror one another’s actions — from synchronized naps to learning new tricks — a pattern called allelomimetic behavior that can aid training but also amplify problematic responses. Read On…