There are so many strangers in the city, so many unknown dogs, scary noises. Is it any wonder I’m scared? I often just want to run away,...

When we think about a dog's learning process, what is usually taken into account are rewards and punishments. Little attention is paid to...

They say I’m a pitbull trapped in a dachshund’s body. But that’s not true. You see—I was adopted from a shelter along with a buddy, and...

My start in life wasn’t great—a chain, an embedded collar. But honestly? I’ve already forgotten about that. That’s just how I am—I look on the bright side of life.

All the food in the world belongs to me. If you didn’t know that—don’t worry, I’ll let you know. Some dogs have trouble regulating...

Training with treats can be useful, but very often it relieves dogs from having to think. It doesn’t offer solutions to their problems—it only temporarily solves ours.

Neutering dogs shouldn’t be an automatic procedure. It’s not always the responsible choice. The truth about neutering is much more complicated.

Meeting unfamiliar dogs is almost always stressful for a dog. In natural conditions, dogs would live in family groups and have few close interactions with unfamiliar dogs. But when they live with humans—especially in cities—the reality is completely different.

“How do I make my dog listen to me?” “Is your dog well-behaved?” The internet is full of advice on how to make dogs obedient. Most basic dog training courses focus on obedience. But are these the right questions to ask?

Many people ask what to do when their puppy, who has just arrived in their home, whines and cries when left alone—even for a moment—let alone being shut in a crate.

Dogs are excellent at reading the meaning of human gestures. Even chimpanzees—despite being our closest living relatives—do not understand us as well as dogs do.

Loud noises, flashes, vibrations – for many dogs, storms and fireworks are a real threat.

We’ve long known that dogs prefer to approach people they’ve seen handing out food. But was this because they understood the social interaction, or just assumed a better chance of getting food?

Dogs can learn by imitation—and not just from other dogs, but from humans too.

Have you ever wondered why people who seem kind and friendly communicate with their dogs by yelling, yanking the leash, or—even...

What matters more to dogs—rewards or their relationship with their human?

For fearful shelter dogs, even two fifteen-minute interactions with a human per day for five days improve their adoptability.

When people call their dogs their children, there’s something to it—at least on a neurochemical level.

We often get a dog to be a life companion and a member of the family—but it ends up spending most of the day alone at home. When we...

Dogs can recognize how we feel just by looking at our faces. They know when we’re happy—and when we’re angry.

Storm season is here, and many people are struggling with scared—or even panicked—dogs. How should you react when your dog is afraid of a storm? Can you help in any way?

We all know dogs need daily walks. Ideally, more than one. But here’s the thing: a lot of dogs, especially those with access to a yard,...

Mimo, że kochamy psy, czasem robimy rzeczy, których naprawdę nie znoszą. Najczęściej robimy je całkiem nieświadomie i w dobrej wierze.

Podczas uczenia psów warto wyjść poza myślenie o prostym warunkowaniu i brać pod uwagę ich cele, motywy, to że posiadają pamięć i...