The largest-ever study of dog behavior, tracking more than 47,000 pets, reveals how breed, size, sex, and age shape canine traits. It provides insights that could help identify early signs of illness ...

Many dog owners interpret their pet's "velcro behavior" as simple affection, but experts reveal it's a deep-seated biological trait. This constant proximity-seeking originates from wolves' obligate ...

You may have seen some recent media reports with headlines like "Study Shows Dog Breed Explains Very Little about Dog Behavior and Personality." These articles are supposedly summarizing a new study ...

These days, many people have got the message that it’s important to train dogs with reward-based methods (for example, giving the dog a treat when they sit to reinforce the behavior and make it happen ...

Flat-faced dogs like Pugs and Frenchies may seem extra friendly, but new research shows size, training, and “spoiling” often shape their behavior more than head shape – though some traits are likely ...

Short-nosed dog breeds, like French Bulldogs and Pugs, remain immensely popular. But are they truly better companion animals than other breeds? According to a new study by ethologists at Eötvös Loránd ...

Dog Gone Problems is a weekly advice column on momaha.com by David Codr, a dog behaviorist in Omaha. David answers dog behavior questions submitted by our readers. Submit your questions by emailing ...

Dog Gone Problems is a weekly advice column by David Codr, a dog behaviorist in Omaha. David answers dog behavior questions submitted by our readers. Submit your questions by emailing momaha@owh.com ...

You've probably heard a whole lot of conjecturing about the differences between male and female dogs — maybe your parents told you that girl dogs keep the house tidier, or the guy at the shelter told ...