Forget perfect dogs and January overhauls. These realistic goals focus on enrichment, communication, and flexibility to ...

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

A new study that seeks to understand the link between dog behavior and health compiles four years of owner-reported data from over 47,000 dogs. A new Virginia Tech study published in PLOS One ...

Dogs communicate through a variety of behaviors, some of which might seem like disobedience but are actually signs of stress. Understanding these signals can help you better support your furry friend.

A new Virginia Tech study published in PLOS One establishes a crucial baseline for understanding dog behavior on a large scale. The research, led by Courtney Sexton, a postdoctoral associate in the ...

CHARLESTON – Lowcountry dog owners are invited to their local county parks this spring to learn more about their loyal companions and how they see the world. Throughout the spring, Charleston County ...

If you are thinking of adopting a dog from a shelter or rescue, it’s important to understand that a dog’s behavior during a meet and greet can sometimes be misleading. “Eagerness and excitement may ...

The importance of knowing your dog as the individual they are I'm a fan of all people who choose to bring a dog into their homes and hearts taking the time to become amateur ethologists and spending ...

It is time for animal behavior to become its own academic discipline. The Animal Behavior Society argues that animal behavior ...

The shelter engines are at full throttle on 125 Humane Society Road. A cruelty investigation from last week saw 20 Golden Retriever mixes set up camp in our kennels. Their ages range from two months ...