Does your dog love greeting people? If your dog gets a bit too overexcited when there’s a visitor or they see someone they know on a walk, you’re in the same position as a lot of other dog parents – ...

Many everyday human habits can stress dogs and affect behavior and well-being. Experts explain common actions dogs dislike and why awareness matters ...

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 ...

If your dog spends more time trying to stay out of the way, isolating himself from the family or his owner, there’s a chance ...

Melissa Starling owns Creature Teacher, an animal behaviour consulting business. Dog ownership is a lot of furry companionship, tail wags and chasing balls, and ample unconditional love. However, some ...

Plus, how you can help your pup feel safer.

Dogs have long held a special place in the hearts of humans. Their loyalty, intelligence, and endless capacity for love make them truly remarkable creatures. I’ve been working with dogs for more than ...

In this guide to the canine adolescent years, Christopher Pachel, DVM, DACVB, CABC (IAABC), breaks down this critical phase—from hormones to the prefrontal cortex—based on his 2026 VMX session in ...

These days, almost everyone uses positive reinforcement to train their dog at least some of the time. The dog is rewarded with a treat or a little piece of chicken or cheese when they do something you ...