The largest-ever study of dog behavior, tracking more than 47,000 pets, reveals how breed, size, sex, and age shape canine traits. It provides insights that could help identify early signs of illness ...

Many people who dream of bringing a dog into their family imagine greeting their new four-legged friend by petting them hello every morning and spending nights cuddling with them on the couch. This is ...

You’ve probably heard a whole lot of conjecturing about the differences between male and female dogs — maybe your parents told you that girl dogs keep the house tidier, or the guy at the shelter told ...

Whether you’ve had your pet for a long time, or are just welcoming a new addition to the family, pet behavior training can be incredibly helpful. Most of the time, animals aren’t trying to annoy us, ...

Dog Gone Problems is a weekly advice column by David Codr, a dog behaviorist in Omaha. David answers dog behavior questions sent in by our readers. David Codr is an Omaha dog behaviorist. You can ...

Dog Gone Problems is a weekly advice column by David Codr, a dog behaviorist in Omaha. David answers dog behavior questions sent in by our readers. You can reach him at momaha@owh.com. David Codr is ...

Flat-faced dogs like Pugs and Frenchies may seem extra friendly, but new research shows size, training, and “spoiling” often shape their behavior more than head shape – though some traits are likely ...

As a dog owner, it can be concerning when your furry friend starts sitting down abruptly and frequently. There can be various ...

Poppy, a large Weimaraner cross, was a high-energy dog with reactivity issues. Managing her excitability was challenging. Before I trained as a dog behaviorist, I believed that giving Poppy a lot of ...

You may have seen some recent media reports with headlines like "Study Shows Dog Breed Explains Very Little about Dog Behavior and Personality." These articles are supposedly summarizing a new study ...