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Watching your dog lash out at another can be stressful, even embarrassing. But take a deep breath—it’s not your fault, and it ...

A dog looking away from you isn’t being rude; it’s self-protection. To certified trainer Taylor Reardon, this is one of the “polite” avoidance behaviors that may prevent a dog from sliding into ...

Dog owners want their beloved companions to be healthy and thriving, but this can be challenging since pets are unable to tell us in words when something is wrong or they’re hurting. As a result, ...

Dogs come in all shapes and sizes - the UK Kennel Club recognises 221 different pedigree dogs, from Affenpinscher to Yorkshire Terrier (there are sadly no dog breeds starting with the letter ‘z’!).

One of Freud’s most influential statements was "The child is the father of the man." This was meant to be interpreted as meaning that an individual’s early history of stressors, adversity, and other ...

Dogs are always communicating. Every flick of an ear, turn of the head, or soft sigh carries meaning. Yet many guardians only notice their dog’s communication once it’s loud and unmistakable — a bark, ...

A fluffy pup strolls through the park, kids squeal with excitement — and before anyone can react, a stranger reaches out to ...

Some of the signs of aggression in dogs are simple to spot, while others are more nuanced, especially when it’s not your own pup. Without speech, dogs use their body language to communicate, and it’s ...