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5 reasons why your dog puts its paw on you: The true meaning of this common behavior

When a dog places a paw on you, it’s more than a cute habit. This subtle gesture is a powerful form of communication that ...
Bunko Pet on MSN

Why some dogs need to be with you all the time, explained by experts

Some dogs need constant closeness to their owners due to emotional, behavioral, or biological factors, according to ...
Ars Technica

Many genes associated with dog behavior influence human personalities, too

Many dog breeds are noted for their personalities and behavioral traits, from the distinctive vocalizations of huskies to the herding of border collies. People have worked to identify the genes ...
Science Daily

Scientists studied 47,000 dogs on CBD and found a surprising behavior shift

Data from over 47,000 dogs reveal that CBD is most often used in older pets with chronic health issues. Long-term CBD use was linked to reduced aggression, though other anxious behaviors didn’t ...
The New York Times

But how much does breed shape a dog’s health and behavior?

Humans have a long history of reshaping their canine companions, which evolved from ancient wolves. At least 10,000 years ago, Arctic peoples were using selective breeding to create sled dogs, ...
Newsweek

Common Pet Owner Behavior That May Be Driving Your Dogs Nuts

Dogs can truly love their owners, but some common and seemingly tender human behaviors could backfire and trigger anguish in a beloved pet, according to canine experts. But is all that love and ...
EurekAlert!

Good dogs: owners of recently-adopted shelter dogs tend to report high satisfaction with their new pet despite also reporting increases in problem behavior over time

Shelter dogs followed at their new homes for six months post-adoption were reported as showing more behaviors like stranger aggression or training problems by the end of the study—but owner ...