Watching your dog lash out at another can be stressful, even embarrassing. But take a deep breath—it’s not your fault, and it’s not theirs either. Aggression toward other dogs is more common than you ...

Over this past weekend, I was at a dog show and noticed typical canine social interaction. Two dog handlers were having an animated discussion. One had a large, darkly marked, German Shepherd dog at ...

Aggression and reactivity account for the largest share in training inquiries submitted by American pet owners.

Learning how to calm an anxious dog is essential, as our canine companions can experience anxiety that manifests in many ways: excessive barking, destructive behavior, trembling, hiding, over-grooming ...

Aggressive actions in dogs, just like in people, show they want to hurt or upset someone. But we must remember, any dog, tall or short, can act this way if not taught well. A dog’s breed can hint at ...

Dogs are always communicating, even when they are not making a sound. The challenge is that many of their signals are easy to ...

All dogs don't always do this or that all of the time Turid Rugaas, a Norwegian dog trainer, is well known for putting forth ideas about behavior patterns she calls "calming signals." A recent ...