All dogs don't always do this or that all of the time Turid Rugaas, a Norwegian dog trainer, is well known for putting forth ideas about behavior patterns she calls "calming signals." A recent ...

Recognizing these stress signals is one of the most important pieces of bite prevention, according to the American Veterinary ...

Dogs “talk” to us constantly–we just often don’t understand them. Through subtle movements and small gestures, they try to calm situations or reduce stress. Dog trainer Katharina Marioth explains what ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Your furry family members may be the most level-headed members of your household, according to Pennsylvania SPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson. Our dogs have their own ways of ...

Dogs are always communicating, even when they are not making a sound. The challenge is that many of their signals are easy to misread. A wagging tail, a yawn, or a belly-up position can seem friendly ...