A lot of dog training advice people still follow today wasn’t built on solid research. It came from old habits, trial and ...

Man’s best friend may also be man’s best research subject, as a study by a University of Arizona researcher suggested that personality traits in dogs may be the result of genetic inheritance. UA ...

A German shepherd, which likely sits in the 'assertive' personality group - NICK MEASURES/MOMENT RF Dogs may come in all different shapes and sizes, but they have only five personality types, just ...

Flat-faced dogs like Pugs and Frenchies may seem extra friendly, but new research shows size, training, and “spoiling” often shape their behavior more than head shape – though some traits are likely ...

Animal behavior studies have traditionally been centered in the laboratory or around humans, but a new study on the genetics of Golden Retrievers has found an interesting link between dog and human ...

Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the University of Southampton, and specializes in animal behavior, evolution, palaeontology, and the environment. Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the ...

Free-ranging dogs are one of the most widely distributed carnivores in the world, yet scientists are only just beginning to study their behavior. They are often considered as antagonists to local ...

Do you change your voice when you talk to your pets? Are you pitching up your tone and resorting to "baby talk" when you're trying to get your dog's attention? While it might seem silly, a study from ...