Let’s assume that the original dog was an animal of many purposes. In time, humans began to demand that their dogs perform specific tasks and select for certain capabilities. Thus arose the ...

Animal and veterinary science researchers and students, as well as veterinary practitioners and animal behaviorists, will not want to miss a new book published by CABI which explores the wonders of ...

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While breed and age strongly influence a dog’s personality, so too does early socialization. All dogs benefit from positive reinforcement training and social interaction from a young age that helps ...

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It's no wonder these pups are man's best friends!

The study of dog behaviour and welfare encompasses a broad range of factors, from genetics and early-life experiences to contemporary environmental influences and human–animal interactions. Research ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Most everyone has heard of the so-called “wiener dog” which was originally bred to hunt down burrowing animals. They are long and ...

Most people don’t consider the ease or difficulty of training a dog when they choose their dog -- perhaps you should.

I want to weigh in on pit bulls. I have a friend who is a forensic dentist. He is also a bite mark expert. Many victims of assault or rape are bitten. He makes models of their teeth and compares them ...

Have you ever noticed your dog sliding into a funny-looking position with their hind legs stretched out behind them? This adorable and seemingly awkward posture is known as “dog splooting.” A dog ...