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How environmental cues can affect behavior
Although it may seem counterintuitive, researchers are turning to an animal without a brain to crack the neural code underlying behavior.
It’s Not “All In How You Raise Them”: The Role Of Genetics In Behavior
If you’re a dog owner, I’m sure you’ve heard this refrain. Conventional wisdom says that young puppies come to us as blank slates. Full of promise and limitless potential, ready to be molded into …
Why Cats Lick Plastic, and Other Odd Behaviors Explained
Experts weigh in on feline grooming, zooming, and a strange fetish.
How to Avoid Common Adult Dog Behavioral Problems
Learn the most common causes for dog behavioral problems in adult dogs and how to assess, prevent and treat them.
8 Backyard Ideas to Delight Your Dog
Cue the joyous soundtrack. These pet-friendly landscape and garden ideas will keep your pooch safe, happy and well exercised outdoors
How to Ensure Your Dog Is a Good Neighbor
Mastering a few basic commands and behaviors will make your dog a welcome sight on your block.
What to Do If Your Dog Bites Another Dog
Trainer Mikkel Becker explains why a dog might bite another dog and discusses what your next steps may be including medical care, behavior assessment, and training.
How to Prevent Food Guarding
Dogs are possessive of their food but there are ways to keep this common behavior from getting out of hand.
Why Do Dogs Run Away?
Veterinary behavior expert Dr. Sharon Crowell-Davis discusses reasons why some dogs run away from their owners and how to prevent it from happening again.
Video: Why Does My Dog Cock Her Head?
Does your dog cock her head? It's adorable — and Dr. Sarah Wooten explains what this dog behavior really means in our new video.
7 Dog Behavior Myths You Shouldn't Believe
If you're working on training your dog or just want to understand your furry friend better, don't fall for these common dog behavior myths.
Why Kittens Chew — and What You Can Do Prevent This Dangerous Behavior
Puppies aren't the only pets who chew. Find out why some kittens chew on wires, houseplants and fabric — and what you can do to put a stop to chewing behavior.
Can Your Depression Affect Your Pet?
When we feel anxious or depressed it is natural to worry about how this could be hurting our pets. A veterinary behaviorist shares what she tells her own clients.
Recalling Recall: Easy Ways to Teach This Must-know Cue
Recall at its core is getting your dog’s attention and, when you do, asking him to “Come” to you and, when he gets to you, rewarding him for doing so.
Is Your Dog’s Behavior Improving?
When training dogs, it can be tricky to gauge whether or not the sessions are working. Follow these steps to ensure your dog's behavior improves.
Cat Behavior: Learn the Language of Cats
Cat communication is a complex combination of scent, vocalization, and body language used by cats to express themselves. To keep things simple, let’s focus on cat body language, including tail movements, and behavior. These are among the most universal and visible ways a cat communicates.
Dog Pawing Behavior: What It Means and How to Stop It
A dog paws at a person for multiple reasons, but the most common reason is because pawing has been rewarded. Read on to learn more about pawing behavior.
