Resource guarding behaviour in pet dogs, marked by possessiveness and aggression over valued possessions, can be challenging for owners. Understanding its root causes, such as survival instincts and ...

A study conducted at the University of Helsinki, encompassing more than 900 dogs, found that the results of cognitive tests correlate with the trainability, learning, impulsiveness and behavioural ...

Flat-faced dogs like Pugs and Frenchies may seem extra friendly, but new research shows size, training, and “spoiling” often shape their behavior more than head shape – though some traits are likely ...

Street dogs' nighttime barking serves as a vital communication tool for asserting territory, signaling pack members, and reacting to environmental stimuli. This behavior is essential for their ...

Puppies bought during lockdown are more likely to have problem behaviours, a study suggests. Research by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has found those dogs had alarming rates of separation ...

Humour and laughter, an emotion and behaviour that is a social construct in humans, often based on cognitive understanding of cultural context, irony, satire, imagination, incongruity and also based ...