New neuroimaging and behavioral research show some dogs prefer praise to treats as a reward I've just learned of exciting new neuroimaging and behavior research that shows that some dogs prefer praise ...

I recently found myself watching an "old-style" dog trainer working with a beginner's dog obedience class. I use the phrase "old-style" because this instructor's recommended training techniques that ...

When your dog listens to you and makes you proud, what do you do? Do you give them a dog biscuit, or do you scoop them up off the floor and give them some love? According to a new study published in ...

Dogs' learning success is enhanced when they are not only rewarded with food, but also praised and petted for their good performance, according to a new study by researchers from the Department of ...

Given the choice, many dogs prefer praise from their owners over food, suggests a new study published in the journal Social, Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience. The study is one of the first to ...

If you're used to presenting your dog with tasty treats as a reward for good behavior, you may want to pay special attention to this article. According to a study, which will be presented in a journal ...

All the cynics who insist your dog sticks around only because you feed it are wrong. A new study suggests our furry friends often care just as much about receiving praise from their owners as they do ...

Every dog owner knows that saying Good dog! in a happy, high-pitched voice will evoke a flurry of joyful tail wagging in their pet. That made scientists curious: What exactly happens in your dog's ...

Sometimes the best dog treats aren’t edible. Every night when I walk my 6-year-old boxer, he knows exactly what to expect once he’s unleashed. His tail wags furiously, his body wiggles, and glistening ...