It turns out that the answer was no: Your dog’s genes don’t predict its behavior, at least not in the simplistic way popular doggy DNA tests often claim.

Have you ever seen a dog focused on nuzzling their expensive treat under a blanket, behind a couch cushion, or into a freshly ...

Just like humans, dogs manifest their own unique personalities early on, and these personalities may not change for the ...

To get around that, a team of researchers recently did the largest gene/behavior association study within a single dog breed.

Americans aren't the only ones feeling anxiety as they head back to the office post-quarantine. Their pets at home might be suffering from uneasiness with not having their owners around all day.

Researchers analyzed the genomes and behavioral profiles of 1,300 golden retrievers and found that several behavioral traits—such as trainability, fear of strangers, and aggression toward other ...

A dog that whimpers all day when he’s home alone or growls when you get too close to his food dish. A cat that won’t stop swatting at your new kitten or is terrified of the vet. We’re all obsessed ...

Spaying or neutering dogs has more pros than cons, but behavioral issues and health complications alike can pop up afterward.

I go to a dog park weekly, and there’s one dog owner who keeps letting their dog jump all over me and my dog, even though I’ve repeatedly tried to set boundaries. I’ve politely asked them to control ...

If someone could perfectly define what unconditional love looks like, it would be our fur babies. Dogs have a natural ...