When a pet dog observes his family members engaging in a dispute he tends to console the victim and avoid the aggressor.

New research shows that how owners perceive their dogs—as friends, family, or security guards—shapes the way they care for ...

Talking to them in “their language” A little woofing between friends is fun but constantly barking at your dog when they bark ...

Cooling off: The main reason dogs pant is to control their body temperature. Dogs’ body temperatures tend to range from 99.5 ...

My first question when discussing aggression issues with a puppy owner is who else is in the house. If it is just one or two ...

While barks are ideal for carrying over long distances, growls are mostly "short-range calls," making them more suitable for ...

Pet parents often cherish everything about puppyhood, except potty training. If you are considering using pee pads to train ...

Raffles, a dog swim teacher from Lincoln, England, shared a slideshow of her senior dog with text layered over each image, detailing his unique habits as he's aged: The clip captioned: "Buddy may be ...

Behavioral issues in companion animals represent a significant concern, affecting both the animal’s well-being and the ...

Adopting a shelter animal not only gives a lonely animal a good home and potentially saves their life; it also frees up ...

If your older pet is having trouble walking, seems stiff or is slow to get up, they may have osteoarthritis or other joint ...