A dog gets medical care from a veterinarian in a shelter for lost and injured pets set up by volunteers. (Orestis Panagiotou/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock) Perspective by ...

Dominance is not a myth One important aspect of the social behavior of numerous species is called dominance. In earlier essays, I've written about the ways in which ethologists and other students of ...

I recently read an important new research paper that's available online by Enikő Kubinyi and Lisa J. Wallis called "Dominance in dogs as rated by owners corresponds to ethologically valid markers of ...

Understanding temperament, training needs and lifestyle fit can make all the difference when welcoming a dog into your home.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Vet say that they get questions about how dogs show loyalty a lot. “As owners, it’s quite common to wonder whether your dog ...

While many behaviors are just frustrating, others can escalate into situations that lead to injuries, strained relationships ...

Many dog owners still swear by training methods passed down through generations, but certified trainers warn these "tried and ...