Two of the most serious behavioral “problems” exhibited by domestic dogs living in human homes are aggression and anxiety.* These two categories of behavioral problems account for the vast number of ...

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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, ...

Owners returning home to a chewed-up couch or trash thrown around might brush it off and learn to tolerate the dog's unwanted behaviors, but new research revealed a range of naughty behaviors occur in ...

Scientists studying 1,300 golden retrievers have uncovered genetic clues explaining why some dogs are more anxious, energetic, or aggressive than others. Remarkably, several of the same genes linked ...

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 ...

Most new dog owners focus on food, toys, and basic commands during the first few weeks. They believe they can “circle back” ...

Many pet parents assume that dog adoption red flags only refer to obvious behavior problems, such as aggression or biting. However, successful dog adoption goes beyond basic dog behavior issues. It’s ...

Trainers near Barksdale find deployment separations and relocations every 2.5 years trigger compounding behavioral issues in military dogs SHREVEPORT, LA, UNITED ...