Dogs

(Photo Credit: Catherine Falls Commercial/Getty) Is your pup a little more vocal than you (and your neighbors) would like? Teaching your dog to bark on command is not only a fun trick for your furry friend to learn, but it can also help alleviate barking at undesirable times. When you teach a dog to bark

(Photo Credit: Catherine Falls Commercial/Getty) Is your pup a little more vocal than you (and your neighbors) would like? Teaching your dog to bark on command is not only a fun trick for your furry friend to learn, but it can also help alleviate barking at undesirable times. When you teach a dog to bark

(Photo Credit: patty_c/Getty) Teaching your dog basic commands is a great way to help form a positive relationship with your pup. You can even take this a step further by teaching your dog commands in a different language. In fact, research has shown that dogs can notice the differences between a language commonly spoken by their

(Photo Credit: Photoboyko/Getty) Thunderstorm phobia is the intense reaction certain dogs have when a severe storm system is approaching. Some dogs may simply try to hide, but others can have more severe reactions. There have even been cases of dogs jumping through windows to escape the noise! While noise anxiety is a common reaction to

(Learn more about why pet dogs can’t be left to live outside. Picture Credit: Nitat Termmee / Getty Images) Pet dogs should not be left outside all day and night. This is because your dog could escape, become aggressive or become the victim of an animal attack. Additionally, dogs who are left alone all day

(Picture Credit: ECummings00/Getty Images) Truly a team sport, agility combines skill, training, and human-canine communication in a display that’s as fun for spectators as it is for participants. In competition, a handler directs their dog through a sequence of obstacles — such as tunnels, hoops, weave poles, and seesaws — without ever touching the dog

(Picture Credit: Getty Images) You can tell a lot about the general health of your dog by taking a good look at her coat and skin. A healthy dog is a beautiful dog, and a coat that’s nice and shiny is a strong indicator that your pet’s in peak condition. Signs Of A Healthy Coat

(Picture Credit: Philippe Gerber/Getty Images) Cartoons, movies, and comic books are filled with scenes of beleaguered postal workers being chased by dogs. But beyond the light-hearted portrayal of the dog versus postal worker relationship in pop culture, it’s also a serious issue. Today the United States Postal Service (USPS) issued details about the number of dog

(Picture Credit: Davin G Photography/Getty Images) According to a new study published in Animal Cognition, dogs recognize you by voice. While most of us already had an inkling this was the case, it’s now a matter of scientific fact. Furthermore, the study suggests that dogs don’t even need a combination of their other senses to

Many dog parents have questions about clicker training. (Picture Credit: Agency Animal Picture/Getty Images) You may have heard a lot about clicker training when it comes to dogs. It’s a training technique that uses a clicker — a small, handheld device — to make a noise. Clicker training is most useful for teaching new behaviors

(Picture Credit: Heather Paul/Getty Images) Sophie Jacques, an Associate Professor at Dalhousie University for Psychology and Neuroscience, is producing vital research on behalf of service dogs. In a recent study, she determined that some dogs understand more human words than others. Word recognition could predict other abilities that might help in choosing and training service

(Picture Credit: © Santiago Urquijo/Getty Images) Dog fighting and dog playing may look very similar to anyone who spends time around excited pups. Sometimes dog play can resemble dog fighting because many of the behaviors used during play are also used during fighting. But during play, dogs modify these behaviors so that they don’t inflict

(Picture Credit: Seregraff/Getty Images) Many dogs absolutely love the idea of a car ride, and some would prefer to stay on their own four paws to travel. Whether they enjoy the journey or not, some dogs bark incessantly only in the car. That can be a big distraction when you’re behind the wheel. Occasionally, you

You can reduce your dog’s problem barking! (Picture Credit: Fly_dragonfly/Getty Images) Just as human language is multifaceted and multipurpose, barking allows a dog to communicate many different messages in a variety of situations. Barking can signal a request to their human, like, “Hey, I want to go outside!” It can also impart a warning, such

(Picture Credit: Klavdiâ Volkova / EyeEm/Getty Images) Herding dogs love to, as you may have guessed, herd. That’s a good thing if you have a flock of sheep to take care of, but it’s not so great when it comes to house guests and kids. If your dog decides to herd guests in your home

Crate training has a lot of benefits for dogs! (Picture Credit: SolStock/Getty Images) New pet parents often have a lot of questions when it comes to crate training their dogs. It’s important for a lot of reasons. A crate can keep your dog safe while you’re away, reduce destructive behaviors, and help with housetraining among

(Picture Credit: Achmed Amzar / EyeEm/Getty Images) I am convinced that sweet puppy breath is nature’s form of Love Potion No. 9. Once exposed, you become intoxicated and powerless to do anything but reschedule your life so that you can spend as much time with your new puppy as possible. Days pass and you feel

(Picture Credit: dimid_86/Getty Images) There are many types of aggression in dogs, but perhaps none are more concerning than aggression directed toward humans. Human-directed aggression can be extremely dangerous, not just for a person who might suffer an injury, but for the dog who might get put down due to their aggressive behavior. While genetics

Food aggression is dangerous for both dogs and their humans. (Picture Credit: Tatyana/Getty Images) Who owns the dog food in your house once it hits the bowl? Does Rover run you out of the kitchen when he is eating dinner? What happens if you need to take away a tasty bone or chew? If food, bones,

(Picture Credit: Ирина Мещерякова/Getty Images) One of the main reasons people surrender their dogs to shelters is unwanted or destructive behavior from their dogs. These can include aggression, excessive barking, escaping, chewing and digging, or any number of other behavioral issues. However, with a bit of training, most dog parents can reduce or eliminate these

Training will benefit any dog! (Picture Credit: RobertoDavid/Getty Images) Training is the best investment you can make in your relationship with your dog. But first, you’ll need to learn how to communicate what you want in a way that your dog will understand. All dogs will benefit from training. It goes beyond learning tricks that

Proper leash training can prevent pulling and injuries. (Picture Credit: Teamjackson/Getty Images) Pulling on the leash is a common problem, hence the old “Who’s walking who?” joke. And many of us unknowingly perpetuate it by letting ourselves be dragged along like a hooked fish. So how do you stop it? First, stop rewarding the behavior.

With some training, your dog can stay calm around skateboards. (Picture Credit: Westend61/Getty Images) “How can I keep my dog calm around skateboards?” It’s a frequently asked question among dog parents. Many dogs go wild — barking, lunging, pulling on their leash — at the sound or sight of a skateboarder. That can be stressful for you,

(Picture Credit: Philippe Gerber/Getty Images) One of the thorniest issues a pet parent may face is introducing another dog or puppy into the family. A dog who has had the house and family to themselves may not welcome another dog in their “den,” and may resent having to share his family’s attention. The initial meeting

Learn something new in National Train Your Dog Month! (Picture Credit: Westend61/Getty Images) Just barely into the New Year, people are hard at work trying to keep their New Year’s resolutions. They’re working out, or making a tighter budget, or maybe creating an online dating profile. But this January is also National Train Your Dog Month,

Winter starts on December 21st and lasts until March. It’s time to bring out the doggy boots, coats, and cold-weather gear to keep your pup from being miserable on those chilly walks. But some dog breeds aren’t miserable in the snowy weather at all! To them, it’s the most wonderful time of the year. They’re

[embedded content] [embedded content]Doctor Ilyena Hirskyi-Douglas, of the University of Glasgow, has conducted and authored a study that advocates for canine choice. By masterminding something called a DogPhone, she hopes to have taken a first step towards alleviating separation anxiety, and more. Essentially, the DogPhone is a hi-tech toy — a large ball, to be exact.

(Picture Credit: Rebecca Nelson/Getty Images) According to a study posted in Animal Cognition, scientists have determined that your dog’s head tilt may link to how they process memory. From a previous study relating to how dogs learn words, scientists stumbled across a link to that adorable head tilt we all know and love. Study author,

A perfect angel-white face with some breed-typical tear and saliva stains (Picture Credit: Amanda) I always think my dog Leia looks like a perfect little angel. But having white fur is like having a black car: every little speck stands out on her. Also, her breed mix’s parents — she’s a rescue, but we think

(Picture Credit: Zuberka/Getty Images) A new study, conducted by the University of Helsinki in Finland, found comprehensive evidence that dog behavioral disorders greatly resemble human ones, specifically Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). In humans, behavioral disorders like ADHD go hand-in-hand with OCD. They often manifest at once, or one as a result of