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 ...

Most pet dogs carry small fragments of wolf DNA, left behind after their long association with people. That genetic trace is usually silent, but new research suggests it may have helped shape how dogs ...

A researcher at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) has found that more than 99% of dogs in the United States show behaviors that are potentially problematic, ...

I was sitting in front of a coffee shop at a tiny outdoor table, drinking an overpriced cappuccino with two friends. At the table next to us sat two women, one of which had a Chihuahua with a red ...

A new study has found that some popular designer crossbreed dogs in the United Kingdom may show more behavioural problems than their purebred parents, raising fresh concerns among experts and pet ...

Not all small dogs are created equal. While some were bred to be placid lap dogs, several have a much scrappier history. Other small dog breeds were used as little watchdogs equipped with big, booming ...

Dog owners report frustration when dogs respond to commands only with visible food. Camp Lucky Board and Train's educational ...

Karen Pryor introduced from training dolphins, principles for shaping dogs’ behavior through the use of little toy clickers. (clickertraining.com) Dogs and other animals, including humans, are taught ...