“Our study shows that physiological concentrations of hormones and neurotransmitters can serve as biomarkers of canine temperament,” the team writes. “These results could help identify dogs suited for ...

Kinship reports a study revealing key behavioral differences between male and female dogs, including fear, aggression, ...

Dogs who scored well on the Wesen test, which is used to analyze a dog’s temperament, tended to have lower levels of cortisol ...

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Forget perfect dogs and January overhauls. These realistic goals focus on enrichment, communication, and flexibility to ...

Some “gifted” dogs can learn more words than typical canines—new research on border collies may have the answer as to why.

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Dogs may not speak our language, but they are constantly communicating. Understanding their subtle signals can transform the ...

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Let’s assume that the original dog was an animal of many purposes. In time, humans began to demand that their dogs perform specific tasks and select for certain capabilities. Thus arose the ...