"Breed-Specific Legislation is not the answer!", was the emphatic exclamation of a colleague of mine. We were attending a psychological conference in Portland Oregon several years ago, and were having ...

Just like humans, dogs manifest their own unique personalities early on, and these personalities may not change for the ...

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 ...

According to the ASPCA, aggression is the biggest behavior problem in dogs, and one which most often prompts caregivers to look for professional help. It’s also one of the most common reasons people ...

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 ...

Dogs are sensitive and perceptive–but what happens when a puppy experiences trauma? A new study shows that a single stressful event in the first months of life can permanently alter later behavior.

We’ve all heard of “fight or flight,” that physiological response that gives us a burst of quick energy to cope with a dangerous situation or threat to our survival, either by getting away quickly ...