Behavior specialists in Portland and shelter educators nationwide say what looks like deliberate mischief is often play or an attempt to communicate a different need, not spite. Read On…
Dr. Adam Christman’s four Dachshunds turn present-opening into a competitive, sensory event in a decorated suburban New Jersey home, illustrating how unwrapping satisfies a dog’s instinct to dig and uncover. Read On…
A VegOut feature names ten breeds that often develop strong, almost constant attachments to their humans, describing the behaviors and temperaments that create close dog–owner bonds. Read On…
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…
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 Humane Society Silicon Valley is running a two-week Holiday Manners intensive for dog owners at its outdoor training yard in Milpitas, meeting Dec. 14 and Dec. 21 from 11 to 11:50 a.m. Read On…
The Association for Professional Dog Training International based in Lexington, KY, designates January as International Train Your Dog Month to encourage professional training and deepen bonds between dogs and owners. Read On…
Trainers and a veterinarian outline behavioral and physiological signs that a dog may not be enjoying a holiday party and recommend removing the dog to a calm space or arranging alternate care. Read On…