Dog Behavior

Commonly referred to as "man's best friend," dogs are popular pets and are beloved for their loyalty and affection. Many different breeds of dog exist, but their unifying trait is that they are all, in various degrees, pack animals and they all exhibit much of the same type of behavior in response to certain situations.... more »

When a dog changes its behavior, there is usually a cause for it. While not always a cause for alarm, a change in canine behavior can cause concern to the dog's owner. Sometimes the remedy for these changes is simple, and other times it is not. more »

If you have recently added a new dog to your family, chances are you will need to train it. No matter if you are training your dog to behave with children, get along with other dogs or just need to break a few bad habits, dog behavior training will help both of you. more »

One of the first people to seriously study dog behaviour was Charles Darwin, who also sketched out many of the behaviours he observed. Although dogs spend countless hours staring at people in order to learn a person's body language, some dog owners do not return the favour. According to the non-profit organization Doggone Safe,... more »

Dogs can become territorial for a variety of reasons, but there are ways to prevent your dog from misbehaving. It's best to socialize and train your dog when it's a puppy, but you can also stop the aggression when your dog is an adult. Patience, time and safety precautions are three important things to keep in mind when dealing with a... more »