Dogs aren’t just pets—they’re deeply connected companions who rely on you for love, comfort, and emotional security.

Training your dog isn’t just about obedience — it’s about creating a peaceful, safe, and balanced life together. Whether your dog is a puppy or an adult, basic dog training is essential for preventing ...

To help pets thrive in our human world, it’s important that we have a basic understanding of their behaviors and natural instincts. Sometimes we forget that dogs see the world differently than we do ...

Research shows that using humane, positive reinforcement-based training methods is the most effective way to help pets learn new behaviors and bond with their owners. Aversive or punishment-based ...

Small dogs seem to have been purposely crafted to melt even the coldest of hearts. On top of prancing around with adorableness, these cute creatures snuggle into designer handbags and are often seen ...

Every neighborhood has one. Maybe you met one at the dog park strutting past the other dogs as though the red carpet had been rolled out just for them, or maybe you watched your friend's dog and ...

Many of us consider our dogs to be a part of our families, but scientists have found we still are not able to accurately judge the meaning in their behavior. An international team of researchers led ...

Santa Barbara Humane is offering a new training class in Small Dog Basic Manners, designed for dogs 25 pounds and under. Classes will be held 1:30-2:30 p.m. Tuesdays, starting March 4. This six-week ...

The largest-ever study of dog behavior, tracking more than 47,000 pets, reveals how breed, size, sex, and age shape canine traits. It provides insights that could help identify early signs of illness ...

Owners returning home to a chewed-up couch or trash thrown around might brush it off and learn to tolerate the dog's unwanted behaviors, but new research revealed a range of naughty behaviors occur in ...

Fewer babies are being born in many wealthy countries, while more households are adding a dog. That overlap has helped ...