An analysis led at Texas A&M of 50,000 companion dogs found that over 99% displayed at least one moderate-to-severe behavioral concern, with aggression, separation and attachment behaviors, and fear and anxiety the most frequently reported problems. Read On…
A multi-year analysis by Virginia Tech and the University of Washington used owner reports from the Dog Aging Project to examine how routines during the pandemic might have affected dogs across the United States. 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…
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…
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…
Dogster and pet-care experts say a 2-year-old dog is typically a young adult rather than a puppy, with physical growth largely complete though behavioral maturity can continue, especially in larger breeds. Read On…