training and behavior Archives

Dog People

The Story Behind the Amazing Canine Performance in “The Friend”

Bing had never been in a movie before. Here’s how the Great Dane became a star.

Lifestyle

How Do Dogs Choose Their Friends?

Here’s what we know about our best friends’ best friends.

Lifestyle

Why Do Dogs Love Certain Toys?

Why are certain toys so captivating to dogs—and how can we pick ones that will keep our best friends busy and happy?

Training & Behavior

How to Prepare Your Home for a Visiting Dog

Readying your home for visitors can look a little different when your guest list includes a canine.

Success Stories

Do Dogs Smile?

Dogs appear to “smile,” but it may not mean what we think it means.

Training & Behavior

She Runs a Puppy Kindergarten. Here Are Her Tips for Raising Your Own Dog.

Research scientist Vanessa Woods runs Duke University’s Puppy Kindergarten with her husband, Dr. Brian Hare. Since 2018, the program has helped raise more than 100 puppies bred for work as service dogs. Here’s how their research can help you train and bond with your own dog.

Lifestyle

Should You Bring Your Dog Home for the Holidays? 4 Major Considerations

Work through your holiday-induced decision fatigue one step at a time.

Breeds

Labrador Retriever Guide: History, Personality, Food, Training, and More

They’re one of the most popular breeds in America for a reason.

Lifestyle

How to Adopt the Right Dog for You

“The One” might look different than what you originally imagined.

Dog People

Meet Molly, the Real-Life Senior Service Dog Who Stars on “Only Murders in the Building”

Molly, the Labrador retriever who plays retired cadaver dog Gravey on Season 4 of “Only Murders in the Building,” is a real-life service dog. Here’s how she became a television star.

Training & Behavior

Does My Dog Understand What I’m Saying?

When dogs hear humans speak, how much do they understand? A dog named Chaser learned the names of 1,000 or more objects, and research has shown that dogs can understand words played from soundboards. Here’s what experts say about dogs’ language comprehension.

Dog People

Dog-Person Interview: Dr. Zazie Todd, Author of “Bark!,” on Helping an Anxious or Fearful Dog

Dr. Zazie Todd, a psychologist and certified dog trainer, talks about how to help a fearful, anxious, or reactive dog live a happy life.

Training & Behavior

Do Dogs Feel Guilty?

Can dogs feel guilty? The short answer is that we don’t know for sure how dogs feel. But, while the question of dogs’ guilt is hard to prove beyond a reasonable doubt, we do know a lot about how they act when they do something “wrong,” and why.

Training & Behavior

Why Does My Dog Circle Before Pooping (and Lying Down)?

Are dogs aligning themselves with the Earth’s magnetic field before they go to the bathroom?

Training & Behavior

If Your Dog is Being Difficult, They Might Be In Their “Teenage” Phase

A new study proves what many dog owners may have noticed—young dogs go through a rebellious “teenage” phase. Here’s what to look out for, and how to manage your teen.