A dog’s refusal of a treat may seem small, but it can be a subtle indicator of fear, stress, or anxiety. While many dogs ...

Picture this: You come home from work, eager for a quiet and relaxing evening, but as you open the door, you find an unimaginable amount of pillow fluff coating the living room, as if the biggest snow ...

Ever wonder why a well loved dog suddenly acts out at home or on walks? Often it is not stubbornness, it is tiny daily habits ...

HOUSTON — Whether it's getting into the trash, destroying your favorite shoes or tearing up their toys, naughty behavior in our four-legged family members is not unusual. In fact, a recent Texas A&M ...

Have you ever run your hands through your hair in frustration? How about slapped the palm of your hand against your forehead? Take a deep breath and sigh? These are all what is known as self-soothing ...

Dogs aren’t just pets—they’re deeply connected companions who rely on you for love, comfort, and emotional security.

We all like to spoil our dogs every so often. Nearly 90 percent of American pet owners say they consider their companion a part of their family, and 54 percent said they bought them at least one gift ...

Dogs are "in." As many of us know, there is no shortage of books and essays on dogs, and a search for "dog behavior" on Google Scholar rapidly generates more than 1.2 million hits. Even a quick scan ...

A researcher at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) has found that more than 99% of dogs in the United States show behaviors that are potentially problematic, ...

Dog ownership benefits the mental health and social behaviors of teens, which may come about due to changes in gut microbes.