You've probably been warned about pit bulls. Maybe you've crossed the street when you saw one coming. Perhaps you've heard ...

According to the ASPCA, aggression is the biggest behavior problem in dogs, and one which most often prompts caregivers to look for professional help. It’s also one of the most common reasons people ...

A dog’s refusal of a treat may seem small, but it can be a subtle indicator of fear, stress, or anxiety. While many dogs ...

Aggression toward owners is one of the most misunderstood issues in dog behavior. Veterinarians and animal behavior experts ...

If you are around dogs long enough, you will find that fear is a common issue in puppies and young dogs. For puppies, fearfulness plays a critical role in helping them reach maturity by tempering ...

"My 11-year-old Shih-Tzu is an absolute lovebug. However, he's also so overprotective of me that he won't let anyone within 10 feet of me. Whenever a new person comes to the house, he growls and barks ...

Aggression is the number one behavior problem of humans, dogs, cats, and horses (to name but a few mammalian species). It is a perfectly normal survival-necessary behavior when expressed at the right ...

"Breed-Specific Legislation is not the answer!", was the emphatic exclamation of a colleague of mine. We were attending a psychological conference in Portland Oregon several years ago, and were having ...

Watching your dog lash out at another can be stressful, even embarrassing. But take a deep breath—it’s not your fault, and it’s not theirs either. Aggression toward other dogs is more common than you ...

It can take years for a dog to finally discover peace, love, and happiness—and Britney Spears is living proof. Once abandoned in a forest in Thailand with her five puppies, she was found in ...