The American Kennel Club warns that the twice‑yearly shift in clocks can disturb dogs’ internal clocks, producing anxiety, stomach upset and accidents as owners change feeding and walk times. Read On…
Veterinarians caution that a one-size-fits-all exercise plan can fail dogs: breed, individual energy and lifestyle determine how much physical and mental activity a dog needs to stay healthy. Read On…
Trainers and dog‑care professionals say floor‑rolling is a common, often joyful behavior that lets dogs experience the world through their whole bodies and can act as massage, scent work and self‑soothing. Read On…
The Stacked House, a climate-controlled public dog gym inside The Pitbull Store on Grand Avenue in Peoria, has opened to help owners exercise their dogs during extreme heat, offering workouts that include slat mills, wall climbs and weight pulls. Read On…
Dog zoomies are brief, intense spells of running and chasing that owners often see after baths, during play or when a dog is excited or stressed. The behavior is widely observed and described in vivid terms: sprinting like a track athlete, low-to-the-ground circles and dramatic play bows. Read On…
Researchers writing in Animal Behavior and Cognition reported in November 2024 that dogs trained with the cue 'create' performed novel actions — from hopping on their hind legs to touching a trainer's knee — demonstrating cognitive flexibility comparable to other marine mammals. Read On…
Kinship’s guide outlines behaviors owners may see in ‘introvert’ dogs — from hanging back during greetings to seeking a safe space — and experts including Robert Haussmann and Becky Mathia explain how temperament and early socialization shape those responses. Read On…
Researchers and animal-welfare organizations describe dogs as capable of strong emotional bonds with humans and other species, citing behavioral studies and examples of caregiving and attachment linked to reward-based training. Read On…
Forty-four residents attended a Boulder City council meeting Tuesday to weigh changes to the city's leash policy, as officials and dog owners discussed options ranging from stricter enforcement to designated off‑leash hours. Read On…
A study by ethologists at Eötvös Loránd University used questionnaire data from Germany to show that head shape, body size and owner treatment together shape the behaviour of short-nosed dog breeds. Read On…