Dogs don’t always behave in the way that you expect. They can bite, bark, respond poorly to commands, chew and constantly up jump on people – a far cry from the happy, waggy, playful little doggie ...

Small dogs seem to have been purposely crafted to melt even the coldest of hearts. On top of prancing around with adorableness, these cute creatures snuggle into designer handbags and are often seen ...

According to dog trainer Mikkel Becker, teasing a dog may also lead to behavioral issues such as hypersensitivity, lack of ...

While most owners report behavior problems as relatively minor or not worth addressing, Dr. Bonnie Beaver’s study finds that behavior problems are a common part of dog ownership Texas A&M University A ...

If you’ve ever wondered which dog breeds veterinarians tend to avoid, there’s a reason some pups make that list. Vets see ...

What’s in a walk? It ultimately depends on who you ask. For many folks, walks are a convenient and fun way to exercise. They clip on the leash, pop in their earbuds, and off they go as they focus on ...

Humping (or mounting, as vets call it) is when dogs straddle another dog, person or object and repeatedly thrust their pelvis back and forth. Dogs can do this over another dog’s head or side (not ...

In the first week of January, more than 100 dogs were dropped off at the Milwaukee Area Domestic Animal Control Commission. And as of April, the publicly-funded shelter is still operating near ...

A short while ago a woman dropped by our dog club on one of the evenings that we hold beginners' dog obedience classes. She wanted to ask me a question about some advice her son had received from a ...

People love their dogs like family, so when that tongue comes out, it feels like affection. A wet lick across the cheek seems ...

New research suggests some dogs treat their favorite ball or stuffed animal like a person who is addicted to gambling or ...

A dog trainer has shed some light on the heartbreaking decision involving behavioral euthanasia for dogs, saying that although it is difficult, it's sometimes the kindest thing you could do for a ...