Dogs instinctively hide pain to avoid showing weakness. But according to vets they do show subtle signs of discomfort, and ...

Does your dog love greeting people? If your dog gets a bit too overexcited when there’s a visitor or they see someone they know on a walk, you’re in the same position as a lot of other dog parents – ...

When we think about our dogs communicating with us, our minds usually go to the obvious signals, like a wagging tail, a playful bark, or perhaps a warning growl. However, truly understanding our dogs ...

What is normal dog behavior? It’s our natural tendency to project human traits and emotions onto dogs, yet we come to expect daily dog zoomies as normal dog behavior. And while we can pick up on ...

Dogs have long held a special place in the hearts of humans. Their loyalty, intelligence, and endless capacity for love make them truly remarkable creatures. I’ve been working with dogs for more than ...

As adorable, loyal, and loving as dogs are, they are still animals with natural instincts. Just because they live inside our homes and are spoiled rotten, does not mean they won't act like the animals ...

Melissa Starling owns Creature Teacher, an animal behaviour consulting business. Dog ownership is a lot of furry companionship, tail wags and chasing balls, and ample unconditional love. However, some ...