Dogs

(Photo Credit: Catherine Falls Commercial/Getty) Is your pup a little more vocal than you (and your neighbors) would like? Teaching your dog to bark on command is not only a fun trick for your furry friend to learn, but it can also help alleviate barking at undesirable times. When you teach a dog to bark

(Photo Credit: patty_c/Getty) Teaching your dog basic commands is a great way to help form a positive relationship with your pup. You can even take this a step further by teaching your dog commands in a different language. In fact, research has shown that dogs can notice the differences between a language commonly spoken by their

(Photo Credit: Photoboyko/Getty) Thunderstorm phobia is the intense reaction certain dogs have when a severe storm system is approaching. Some dogs may simply try to hide, but others can have more severe reactions. There have even been cases of dogs jumping through windows to escape the noise! While noise anxiety is a common reaction to

(Learn more about why pet dogs can’t be left to live outside. Picture Credit: Nitat Termmee / Getty Images) Pet dogs should not be left outside all day and night. This is because your dog could escape, become aggressive or become the victim of an animal attack. Additionally, dogs who are left alone all day

(Picture Credit: Getty Images) You can tell a lot about the general health of your dog by taking a good look at her coat and skin. A healthy dog is a beautiful dog, and a coat that’s nice and shiny is a strong indicator that your pet’s in peak condition. Signs Of A Healthy Coat

(Picture Credit: Philippe Gerber/Getty Images) Cartoons, movies, and comic books are filled with scenes of beleaguered postal workers being chased by dogs. But beyond the light-hearted portrayal of the dog versus postal worker relationship in pop culture, it’s also a serious issue. Today the United States Postal Service (USPS) issued details about the number of dog

Many dog parents have questions about clicker training. (Picture Credit: Agency Animal Picture/Getty Images) You may have heard a lot about clicker training when it comes to dogs. It’s a training technique that uses a clicker — a small, handheld device — to make a noise. Clicker training is most useful for teaching new behaviors

(Picture Credit: Heather Paul/Getty Images) Sophie Jacques, an Associate Professor at Dalhousie University for Psychology and Neuroscience, is producing vital research on behalf of service dogs. In a recent study, she determined that some dogs understand more human words than others. Word recognition could predict other abilities that might help in choosing and training service

(Picture Credit: Klavdiâ Volkova / EyeEm/Getty Images) Herding dogs love to, as you may have guessed, herd. That’s a good thing if you have a flock of sheep to take care of, but it’s not so great when it comes to house guests and kids. If your dog decides to herd guests in your home

(Picture Credit: Seregraff/Getty Images) Many dogs absolutely love the idea of a car ride, and some would prefer to stay on their own four paws to travel. Whether they enjoy the journey or not, some dogs bark incessantly only in the car. That can be a big distraction when you’re behind the wheel. Occasionally, you

(Picture Credit: Achmed Amzar / EyeEm/Getty Images) I am convinced that sweet puppy breath is nature’s form of Love Potion No. 9. Once exposed, you become intoxicated and powerless to do anything but reschedule your life so that you can spend as much time with your new puppy as possible. Days pass and you feel

Food aggression is dangerous for both dogs and their humans. (Picture Credit: Tatyana/Getty Images) Who owns the dog food in your house once it hits the bowl? Does Rover run you out of the kitchen when he is eating dinner? What happens if you need to take away a tasty bone or chew? If food, bones,

(Picture Credit: Ирина Мещерякова/Getty Images) One of the main reasons people surrender their dogs to shelters is unwanted or destructive behavior from their dogs. These can include aggression, excessive barking, escaping, chewing and digging, or any number of other behavioral issues. However, with a bit of training, most dog parents can reduce or eliminate these

With some training, your dog can stay calm around skateboards. (Picture Credit: Westend61/Getty Images) “How can I keep my dog calm around skateboards?” It’s a frequently asked question among dog parents. Many dogs go wild — barking, lunging, pulling on their leash — at the sound or sight of a skateboarder. That can be stressful for you,

(Picture Credit: Rebecca Nelson/Getty Images) According to a study posted in Animal Cognition, scientists have determined that your dog’s head tilt may link to how they process memory. From a previous study relating to how dogs learn words, scientists stumbled across a link to that adorable head tilt we all know and love. Study author,

(Picture Credit: Zuberka/Getty Images) A new study, conducted by the University of Helsinki in Finland, found comprehensive evidence that dog behavioral disorders greatly resemble human ones, specifically Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). In humans, behavioral disorders like ADHD go hand-in-hand with OCD. They often manifest at once, or one as a result of

(Picture Credit: dageldog/Getty Images) Dogs and chickens getting along may seem counterintuitive. After all, aren’t dogs related to animals that eat chickens? However, like most domesticated animals, dogs and chickens can get along if their humans train them well and carefully introduce them to each other. While pet parents should absolutely take precautions to prevent

(Picture Credit: CokaPoka/Getty Images) If you’ve recently adopted a dog and have begun to research training methods and tips, you might have come across the term consent conditioning or cooperative care. But what exactly do these terms mean? And how can you successfully teach them to your dog? Well, in short, consent conditioning is about allowing

(Picture Credit: Gonalo Barriga/Getty Images) If you go to the dog park, you’ll see a wide variety of human and dog interactions and parenting styles. Some people are more attentive. Meanwhile, others sit in the shade, talking on the phone or reading a book, barely paying attention to their dogs. Which type of pet parent

(Picture Credit: Getty Images) Do you have a velcro dog? Because you’re such an important part of your dog’s life, it’s natural for your dog to want to follow you. While some dogs follow their pet parents everywhere they go out of sheer love, sometimes the reason why dogs stick to their humans like velcro

If your neighbor’s dog won’t stop barking, it can go beyond a minor annoyance. A barking dog who doesn’t belong to you can disrupt your sleep, ruin your peace of mind, or become a headache-inducing nuisance. It can even cause your dogs to misbehave as the constant barking becomes a distraction, and you might find

(Picture Credit: Getty Images) When it comes to leash training your dog, there’s more to it than meets the eye. Puppies aren’t born knowing how to walk on a leash, and new pet parents need to work with their puppies — or even full-grown, adopted dogs — to make sure they are safe and obedient