This essay was written by Marc Bekoff, Ph.D., and force-free dog trainer Mary Angilly. Many guardians start their training journey by enrolling their dog in a basic manners class, which is often seen ...

At Duke’s Puppy Kindergarten, researchers are learning when and how pups' brains develop. Understanding these cognitive milestones could help humans raise better dogs. Duke University researchers have ...

Dogs who see you as their hero are attentive to your cues and guidance. “They respond to a gentle voice, a hand gesture, or ...

There's no shortage of recent books on dog behavior, dog training, and dog-human relationships. Among my favorites is dog expert Vivian Zottola's new book, Being a (Good) Dog in The Human's World: ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. For any dog owner, bringing home a new puppy is a lot like welcoming a human baby into the home. With that arrival ...

Hearts have melted over a canine who failed his guide dog assessment years ago still unable to help himself from wanting to lead. Those who don't complete the training might be turned away because of ...