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Training & Behavior

Hormonal Influences on Canine Aggression

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

Dog Pays for Treats

She was taught to trade money for food
By Karen B. London, PhD
Training & Behavior

Rant Related to Elderly Off-Leash Dog

It’s hard to understand why anyone objected
By Karen B. London, PhD
Training & Behavior

The Joy of New Lessons

Some dogs prefer recently acquired skills
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
Training & Behavior

Studying Human Behavior in Dog Agility

Sex differences in people’s affiliative behavior
By Karen B. London, PhD
Training & Behavior

A Dog Even Nicer Than I Realized

It took dog sitting to really get to know her
By Karen B. London, PhD
Training & Behavior

Accepting Dogs on Their Own Terms

It’s a skill cat lovers bring to the table
By Karen B. London, PhD
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Training & Behavior

Smell You Later

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

Moms Affect Guide Dog Success

Intense mothering associated with puppy failure
By Karen B. London, PhD
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Food & Nutrition

Homemade Dog Food: You Can Cook For Your Dog

Human Grade, Human Made
By Claudia Kawczynska
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Training & Behavior

Teach Your Dog to Feel at Home Anywhere

Have Blanket, Will Travel
By Karen B. London, PhD
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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
Training & Behavior

It Matters Where Your Dog Came From

Puppy mill dogs have more behavioral problems
By Karen B. London, PhD
Training & Behavior

Dogs Who Are Not Ready to End Walk

Dog clearly communicates his desire to continue walking.
By Karen B. London, PhD
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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