A time will come in life when our dogs’ muzzles will start graying. Then we find our dog standing in the middle of the living room with a confused expression on his face. We can’t help but think, “Did ...

“Daily use of puzzle toys can help stimulate a dog’s mind by challenging them to solve problems. This can help a dog’s cognitive abilities, including memory and patience.” Dogs that frequently solve ...

Owners often report aimless pacing, barking at nothing, soiling in the house and anxiety for no apparent reason.

Dogs are like family. They’re always there, wagging their tails when we come home, curling up next to us when we’re feeling ...

The first major finding is that while most cognitive skills in puppies develop surprisingly early, they develop independently ...

Dogs do have an amazing ability to sleep—a lot—and much of their day is just spent curled up in a quiet corner. They do need activity, however, and since most of us don't have the time to take our ...

Researchers analyzed the genomes and behavioral profiles of 1,300 golden retrievers and found that several behavioral traits—such as trainability, fear of strangers, and aggression toward other ...

Many dog breeds are noted for their personalities and behavioral traits, from the distinctive vocalizations of huskies to the herding of border collies. People have worked to identify the genes ...