Research shows that using humane, positive reinforcement-based training methods is the most effective way to help pets learn new behaviors and bond with their owners. Aversive or punishment-based ...

The Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board and the Cook County Sheriff’s Office have created a three-day ...

After being shot at by officers, Whitsey eventually dropped the gun on his front lawn and retreated into the house. Then the ...

Some dogs are happy with a quick walk, a bowl of kibble, and a scratch behind the ears. Others? They want a full-time job, a grooming team, mental stimulation, and possibly their own therapist. If ...

“At the dog park, he would herd the little white Maltese poodles, like push them into the corner,” Wang said. “And he would ...

Does my dog suffer because it never has sex? And: Should I have it neutered to make it feel better? The topic of sexual ...

Julie Verrette’s memoir tells the story of retired sled dogs and the woman who gave them a second life.

In Gentler Valleys Roaming,” author Julie Verrette writes about the dogs she adopted from Iditarod racers Susan Butcher and ...

There’s research suggesting that these four-legged “battle buddies” can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. But ...

My love of fireworks came to an abrupt end when my dog became terrified of them. This is what my research revealed.

For their heroics after a wave of bomb threats in New Jersey on Election Day, more than two dozen dogs were presented with an award from the state attorney general.

All of these dogs have patiently waited at least a year to be adopted... multiple have been available for over half a decade!