Why do some dogs seem to behave more like cats? PSPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson explains and introduces you to some pets ...

Why Do Dogs Like to Steal Your Spot When You Get Up? originally appeared on Parade Pets. As a dog trainer and behavior consultant, I've seen my fair share of dog behaviors that confuse, frustrate or ...

I receive numerous emails asking something like, "Why does my dog hump other dogs?" Sometimes people ask, "Why does my dog hump his water bowl, her favorite toy, or my or other peoples' legs?" or "Why ...

Dogs do strange things as they get older, and staring at a wall is one of the habits that can catch owners off guard fast. It ...

When I think about why dogs do something, I try to imagine what motivates them. What does a dog get out of playing with trash? As a veterinarian and a professor who teaches college students about ...

DEAR DOG LOVER: Whiskers are “vibrissae,” a very special type of hair found in numerous mammals, notably cats and dogs. Since dogs do not have fingers and hands to explore (the way human babies do), ...

For many dogs, rolling in dead stuff is an olfactory delight. Every other Friday, the Outside/In team answers a listener question about the natural world. This week's question comes from Dustin in ...

Dr. Meghan Herron serves as the senior director of behavior, research and education at Gigi’s, a shelter organization dedicated to improving the lives of shelter dogs. Prior to … While dogs can ...

The dog lies down in its basket, stretches out its legs–and sighs deeply. Many owners wonder in such moments: Is my dog ...