One of the most important behavioral issues associated with dogs concerns aggression, especially when that aggression is directed towards people. A recent study finds a number of factors that can be ...

The data collection involved questionnaires that were given out at variety of different places including veterinary practices, dog shows, agricultural and horse events, pet shops or directly to people ...

Dog attacks on owners are rare, but when they happen, they spark fear and confusion. Veterinarians say the real issue isn’t the breed itself—it’s how genetics, training, and environment collide inside ...

We often value our dogs’ protection against intruders, and value aggression when we are afraid. But many dog owners expect their dogs to make judgments beyond their experience, training or ability – ...

Understanding temperament, training needs and lifestyle fit can make all the difference when welcoming a dog into your home.

Dogs are man's best friend, but they are still animals, and sometimes their wolf-like behavior comes out in aggression. Some kinds of canine aggression to be aware of are resource guarding aggression, ...

Jeff Woods has been training dogs for 40 years. He owns and runs Misty Pines Dog Park facility, and has become an expert on dealing with dogs that have aggression problems No weather data available ...

Nelly Smith had suffered an injury to her hand, having picked up Ginger when she saw the pit bull, who ripped her dog out of her grasp. She said the pit bull had grabbed the back leg of their dog’s ...