It is estimated that up to 60% of pet dogs are overweight or obese. Overweight and obesity in dogs leads to increased risks of disease such as diabetes and osteoarthritis, and a shorter lifespan. Most ...

Consider the situation where you walk into your house only to find your dog is standing next to a puddle of urine. The dog looks at you, hangs his head low and stares down at its feet. How would you ...

Many dog breeds are noted for their personalities and behavioral traits, from the distinctive vocalizations of huskies to the herding of border collies. People have worked to identify the genes ...

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 ...

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

For pet parents, perhaps nothing is more heartwarming than coming home to a dog excitedly wagging its tail in greeting. But, for all the daily tail-wagging that goes on in homes around the world, ...

Dogs sure have their share of quirks. Some make our hearts melt with their splayed-out splooting and goofy doggy smiles. Other dog behavior has us cringing with embarrassment and wondering why dogs ...

A dog is more than just a loyal friend–it could also boost mental health. A recent study from Japan provides initial evidence that living with dogs can influence the oral microbiome in adolescents, ...