Dog attacks on owners are rare, but when they happen, they spark fear and confusion. Veterinarians say the real issue isn’t ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images Baring teeth, growling and lunging are all signs of aggression in dogs. The ...

The Dog Aging Project, a long-term study on canine aging, has collected data on dog behavior from more than 50,000 owners, ...

In a study of children and adults, both higher age and having had a pet dog were associated with better ability to recognize dog emotions from facial expressions. The findings show that 4-year-olds ...

Dogs are man's best friend, but they are still animals, and sometimes their wolf-like behavior comes out in aggression. Some kinds of canine aggression to be aware of are resource guarding aggression, ...

Another important finding is that the rates of aggression are quite low. Thus, over the lifetime of the dog, only about 3% of owners reported aggression toward family members, 7% reported aggression ...

One of the most important behavioral issues associated with dogs concerns aggression, especially when that aggression is directed towards people. A recent study finds a number of factors that can be ...

Prospective owners should note that different breed of dog are liable to show differing levels of aggression. If you’ve been thinking about getting a new dog then you’re not alone – Kennel Club ...

When I walk down the street with my handsome blue-eyed husky, I am often approached by a stranger who asks, "Can I pet him?" That one's easy - he loves attention! But sometimes I am asked, "Is he nice ...