Behavior

Ever notice the direction your dog faces when he poops? According to a new study, he’s probably facing north or south.

A new study found that dogs notice the direction in which other dogs’ tails wag, and react accordingly.

From walking in circles before lying down to kicking a leg when getting a tummy rub, we’ve got the pooch scoop on the reason dogs do these weird things.

Dogs know when it’s time to go for a walk, eat and sleep, and when to greet you at the door – all without prompting. So how do dogs tell time?

You’re enjoying a walk with your dog when you come across a person of color. Your dog, usually very friendly, starts barking his head off leading you to believe that your dog is racist.

Even though your dog needs to chew, you don’t have to put up with chewed shoes, fabrics and furniture. Here are some tips on how to prevent destructive chewing.

Your dog is your best friend, and a member of your family. But in the eyes of insurance companies, he’s also a potential liability. What can pet parents do?

More than 4.5 million Americans are bitten by dogs every year. Here are tips from the U.S. Postal Service for how to avoid becoming a statistic.

Nothing is better than getting a hug from someone you like, maybe even love. It feels good and you want to return this act of affection as often as possible, right? Not your dog. He doesn’t know, let alone understand, why you are hugging him.

Positive reinforcement can be a highly effective method of training your dog.