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Training & Behavior

Experiences of a Tiny Puppy

Picked up more often than larger puppies are
By Karen B. London, PhD
Health Care

Genes at Work: New Treatments Enlists Dogs’ Immune Systems

By Alexandra Anderson
news
Training & Behavior

Media-Based Dog Breed Choices

Pick the dog that’s right for you, not the dog that is popular right now!
By Karen B. London, PhD
news
Training & Behavior

Dog Ball Skills

Canine love affair with these toys is revealing
By Karen B. London, PhD
news
Training & Behavior

Hormonal Influences on Canine Aggression

Vasopressin and Oxytocin Affect this Behavior
By Karen B. London, PhD
Training & Behavior

Dogs Have Fun Playing

It’s good for them, as it is for many species
By Karen B. London, PhD
Training & Behavior

Play and Collars Can Lead to Accidents

Removing them makes play safer
By Karen B. London, PhD
dog pee on hydrant
Training & Behavior

Smell You Later

Dogs sniff urine for different lengths of time
By Karen B. London, PhD
dog pet
Training & Behavior

Teach Your Dog to Feel at Home Anywhere

Have Blanket, Will Travel
By Karen B. London, PhD
Recipes

Kitchen Tricks: New Equipment for Dog Treats

By Claudia Kawczynska
Interpreting Canine Body Language about Children
Training & Behavior

Interpreting Canine Body Language

Adults don’t always understand dogs’ behavior around kids
By Karen B. London, PhD
vet
Training & Behavior

Easing Dogs’ Stress During Veterinarian Visits

Interactions with guardians offer some relief
By Karen B. London, PhD
Training & Behavior

Bad Dog Behavior is Not Charming

Let’s celebrate dogs like Lassie instead of like Marley
By Karen B. London, PhD
Training & Behavior

Should we call these canine behaviors calming signals?

By Karen B. London, PhD
Training & Behavior

Dogs Who Are Obsessed With Stealing Objects

Diesel the Chihuahua steals everything
By Karen B. London, PhD
cat and dog
Training & Behavior

Why DO dogs react to cats

Scientific study into the cues causing dogs’ reactions
By Karen B. London, PhD
Health Care

Medical Cannabis: Is It Good For Our Dogs?

Medical marijuana shows promise for ailing companion animals.
By Susan Tasaki
Training & Behavior

The Great Furniture Debate

Where is your dog allowed to go?
By Karen B. London, PhD
Training & Behavior

Oh, the Things Dogs Eat!

Clients share stories of ridiculous consumption
By Karen B. London, PhD
cat and dog
Training & Behavior

Resource Guarding Toward Different Species

How does your dog react to people, cats and dogs?
By Karen B. London, PhD