Listening is a key way dogs demonstrate respect and trust. Training and clear communication play a role, but a well-trained, ...

Sometimes, unhappiness can show up as physical problems. Symptoms like digestive troubles, constant scratching or any other ...

Lack of sleep can make a dog grumpy, foggy and less able to focus, causing them to ignore commands, like coming to you when ...

Think your dog tunes you out? Canine behaviorist Sarah Rutten, from Australia, told Newsweek that the opposite is true.

Call it "petuition": new research has found the average pet parent worries about how happy their pets are 11 times per day, ...

Dog trainer Jeff Millman is back, and talks about his second book Triggers and Reactions: A Guide to Fixing Dog Behavior Problems: Volume Two: Jumping, Barking and Biting. We don’t cover everything in ...

An encore performance by Dr. Patricia McConnell, ethologist and certified applied animal behaviorist and is the author of two ...

To identify potential issues, pet parents keep a close eye on how well their pet stays on their normal routine.

Pets change household rules without ever calling a meeting. One day, the dog is banned from the bed, and a month later, a ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. You’re in the kitchen, moving on autopilot. Maybe you’re rinsing a plate or maybe you’re halfway through stepping ...

A dog that whimpers all day when he’s home alone or growls when you get too close to his food dish. A cat that won’t stop swatting at your new kitten or is terrified of the vet. We’re all obsessed ...

What are the best pet behavior and anxiety medications? Having a nervous pet can be stressful. Symptoms of pet anxiety, such as barking or aggression, can be harmful but shaking or pacing can still be ...