According to the ASPCA, aggression is the biggest behavior problem in dogs, and one which most often prompts caregivers to look for professional help. It’s also one of the most common reasons people ...

"Breed-Specific Legislation is not the answer!", was the emphatic exclamation of a colleague of mine. We were attending a psychological conference in Portland Oregon several years ago, and were having ...

Concerned about an aggressive puppy? Learn signs of aggression vs. play and get tips to manage aggressive puppy behavior for a happier home.

Aggression is the number one behavior problem of humans, dogs, cats, and horses (to name but a few mammalian species). It is a perfectly normal survival-necessary behavior when expressed at the right ...

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A dog lunges at another pup at the park. Meanwhile, a person struggles with depression while excelling academically. These two scenarios seem worlds apart, but new research suggests they might share ...

Scientists studying 1,300 golden retrievers have uncovered genetic clues explaining why some dogs are more anxious, energetic, or aggressive than others. Remarkably, several of the same genes linked ...

Mistreating a dog may come back to bite you. Scientists have long known that childhood abuse, neglect, and trauma can have lifelong consequences in humans. Now, a study by Harvard scientists links ...