Establishing dogs' baseline behaviors across categories such as Fear, Attention, Aggression, and Trainability can help understand how behavioral changes affect dogs as they age. Dogs reportedly became ...

The intelligence and trainability of dogs is a major concern to many people. When it comes to service dogs, such as those used to assist the blind or handicapped, or those working with the military ...

New research from the Dog Aging Project found that average trainability scores declined after 2020, but ticked back up again in 2023. Reading time 2 minutes Lockdown during the covid pandemic was hard ...

Svartberg was quite impressed by the strength of the relationship between playfulness and trainability. He would later go on to speculate that if breeders concentrated more on producing and selecting ...

Flat-faced dogs like Pugs and Frenchies may seem extra friendly, but new research shows size, training, and “spoiling” often shape their behavior more than head shape – though some traits are likely ...

Choosing the right dog for your family isn’t just about looks — it’s about temperament, energy level, and how well they match your household’s lifestyle. Breeds like Labradors, Golden Retrievers, and ...

The largest-ever study of dog behavior, tracking more than 47,000 pets, reveals how breed, size, sex, and age shape canine traits. It provides insights that could help identify early signs of illness ...

From Border Collies that master hundreds of words to stubborn yet lovable Bulldogs, science is revealing what really shapes a dog’s ability to learn. It’s not just about breed—it’s about curiosity, ...