Dog socialization is an essential part of raising a puppy into a happy, well-adjusted adult. Once you bring your new puppy home, you have the opportunity to help shape your puppy's social development.

Could good intentions backfire and cause behavioral issues in your dog? In a nutshell: yes. Socialization involves exposing a young domestic animal (such as a kitten or puppy) to a variety of people, ...

A social media video of a dachshund experiencing a puppy socialization training class in Colorado has delighted viewers across the internet. The video's creator highlights why socialization classes ...

Socialization is critical for dogs and humans. With exposure, humans become accustomed to a wide variety of people and environments and gain confidence in their abilities to cope with life’s ...

If you've just welcomed a new bundle of fur into your family - congratulations! Being a parent to a puppy can be a wonderful experience, but as you're probably learning, there's a lot more to it than ...

Kinship reports signs your dog may be lonely include destructive behavior, restlessness, and excessive vocalization; ...

January is National Train Your Dog Month to raise awareness about the importance of training and socializing your pet and to his overall well-being.

The bond between humans and dogs has existed for thousands of years. Often, the decision to get a Rottweiler over a Chihuahua is made based on personality. A new study has found that while the breed ...

During the unprecedented quarantine and relative isolation of the coronavirus pandemic, dog and cat adoptions and applications for foster homes are surging. In many ways it seems to be the ideal time ...