People and pups may be more genetically similar than widely believed. In A Nutshell A gene linked to dog aggression is also ...

To get around that, a team of researchers recently did the largest gene/behavior association study within a single dog breed.

If in any situation, when you start seeing the warning signs of aggressive behavior in your dog, put on your observation glasses. Most probably, there will be something causing these signs to appear.

A recent study on aggression in dogs by University of Arizona professor Evan MacLean and his colleagues called "Endogenous Oxytocin, Vasopressin, and Aggression in Domestic Dogs" caught my eye because ...

My dog needs psychotropic drugs”–for many owners, this sentence is a shock. It sounds like failure, like a “broken” animal, ...

Watching your dog lash out at another can be stressful, even embarrassing. But take a deep breath—it’s not your fault, and it ...

A dog behavioral expert based in New York has captivated audiences with her approach to helping shelter dogs who show signs of aggression. Each year, 6.3 million pets enter U.S. shelters, which is an ...

Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Ph.D., is a freelance journalist who regularly contributes to Discover Magazine. She reports on the social sciences, medical history, and new scientific discoveries. View Full ...