Understanding temperament, training needs and lifestyle fit can make all the difference when welcoming a dog into your home.

Beliefs about dog behavior often arise because we generalize from our observations and beliefs about human behavior. In humans the statistics are clear. Males are more likely than females to be ...

While many behaviors are just frustrating, others can escalate into situations that lead to injuries, strained relationships ...

Among humans, your social rank determines how people behave toward you—for example, whether they show you respect or whether they snipe, take pot shots, or plan overt aggression toward you. The same ...

Many dog breeds are noted for their personalities and behavioral traits, from the distinctive vocalizations of huskies to the herding of border collies. People have worked to identify the genes ...