Police and detection programs look for dogs with very specific temperaments. Beyond strength and obedience, candidates must ...

Choosing the right companion dog is about more than looks. The best matches combine friendliness, adaptability, and care ...

While breed and age strongly influence a dog’s personality, so too does early socialization. All dogs benefit from positive reinforcement training and social interaction from a young age that helps ...

Most stores allow service dogs into their stores. However, emotional support dogs and non-service pets are a different story. Still, many nationwide stores in the U.S. are dog-friendly, especially ...

Dogs may be man's best friend, but some breeds are friendlier than others. Researchers from the University of Helsinki studied over 11,000 dogs in a paper published in iScience in 2023. They explored ...

Meera Pal is a Northern California-based writer with a background in journalism and books. She covers pets, real estate, tech, and everything in between. You can follow her on Twitter @Meerakat Kelly ...