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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Goldens are hailed for their emotional steadiness and eagerness to learn. When their physical and social needs are met, they ...

Dogs may be man's best friend, but some breeds are friendlier than others. Researchers from the University of Helsinki studied over 11,000 dogs in a paper published in iScience in 2023. They explored ...

Most stores allow service dogs into their stores. However, emotional support dogs and non-service pets are a different story. Still, many nationwide stores in the U.S. are dog-friendly, especially ...

This post was updated in July 2025. Navy Yard’s Osteria Morini and its buzzy Mount Vernon Triangle sibling each welcome pups to their patios. They can cool off with a water bowl, and you can load up ...

A colleague of mine who is a clinical psychologist dropped by my home to help coordinate my participation in a fundraising effort to try to rescue some dogs that became homeless because of this summer ...

Police and detection programs look for dogs with very specific temperaments. Beyond strength and obedience, candidates must ...

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For countless households, dogs are far more than mere domesticated animals; they are cherished family members, often treated ...

Cruise Tails and Orlando travel agent Expedia Cruises announced the world’s first dog-friendly cruise aboard the Margaritaville at Sea’s ship Islander sailing out of Tampa. Service dogs have been ...

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