Training & Behavior How to Prepare Your Home for a Visiting Dog Readying your home for visitors can look a little different when your guest list includes a canine.
Training & Behavior She Runs a Puppy Kindergarten. Here Are Her Tips for Raising Your Own Dog.Research scientist Vanessa Woods runs Duke University’s Puppy Kindergarten with her husband, Dr. Brian Hare. Since 2018, the program has helped raise more than 100 puppies bred for work as service dogs. Here’s how their research can help you train and bond with your own dog.
Lifestyle Should You Bring Your Dog Home for the Holidays? 4 Major ConsiderationsWork through your holiday-induced decision fatigue one step at a time.
Breeds Labrador Retriever Guide: History, Personality, Food, Training, and MoreThey’re one of the most popular breeds in America for a reason.
Lifestyle How to Adopt the Right Dog for You“The One” might look different than what you originally imagined.
Dog People Meet Molly, the Real-Life Senior Service Dog Who Stars on “Only Murders in the Building”Molly, the Labrador retriever who plays retired cadaver dog Gravey on Season 4 of “Only Murders in the Building,” is a real-life service dog. Here’s how she became a television star.
Training & Behavior Does My Dog Understand What I’m Saying?When dogs hear humans speak, how much do they understand? A dog named Chaser learned the names of 1,000 or more objects, and research has shown that dogs can understand words played from soundboards. Here’s what experts say about dogs’ language comprehension.
Dog People Dog-Person Interview: Dr. Zazie Todd, Author of “Bark!,” on Helping an Anxious or Fearful DogDr. Zazie Todd, a psychologist and certified dog trainer, talks about how to help a fearful, anxious, or reactive dog live a happy life.
Training & Behavior Do Dogs Feel Guilty?Can dogs feel guilty? The short answer is that we don’t know for sure how dogs feel. But, while the question of dogs’ guilt is hard to prove beyond a reasonable doubt, we do know a lot about how they act when they do something “wrong,” and why.
Training & Behavior If Your Dog is Being Difficult, They Might Be In Their “Teenage” PhaseA new study proves what many dog owners may have noticed—young dogs go through a rebellious “teenage” phase. Here’s what to look out for, and how to manage your teen.
Training & Behavior A Friendly Guide To Fostering A DogIt’s always a good time to help a dog in need. Here’s our guide to making fostering the best experience possible for you, and your foster dog.
Training & Behavior Caring For Your Dog During The Coronavirus PandemicHow to look after your dog’s physical and mental well-being during this crisis, and set them up for success after it.
