Poppy, a large Weimaraner cross, was a high-energy dog with reactivity issues. Managing her excitability was challenging. Before I trained as a dog behaviorist, I believed that giving Poppy a lot of ...

Some dogs follow their people around like they’re glued to them. Most of the time, this is normal canine behavior, but it can sometimes mean your dog is anxious, insecure, or not feeling well. Here’s ...

Dog training 101: Use expert tips covering basic commands, potty training, leash walking, and problem behaviors.

Dogs constantly read the people they live with. They notice patterns, routines, and how reliably someone responds to their ...

Does your dog always try to sit on your lap, and refuse to leave your side, even when there are a million more interesting things they could be doing? We all love it when our pets show us their love, ...

From following you room to room to protecting you like a true guardian, your dog may see you as much more than a caregiver.

"Dogs yawn when their owners yawn because of contagious yawning, a sign of empathy and strong social bonding ," Bassett says.

Whether you’ve had your pet for a long time, or are just welcoming a new addition to the family, pet behavior training can be incredibly helpful. Most of the time, animals aren’t trying to annoy us, ...