Most puppies or dogs chase or bite their tails at one time. It’s something to do, and it’s fun. Many dog owners find their dog’s tail biting amusing. But if tail biting is not corrected early enough, ...

Small dogs seem to have been purposely crafted to melt even the coldest of hearts. On top of prancing around with adorableness, these cute creatures snuggle into designer handbags and are often seen ...

Expert dog trainers Nicole Ellis and Michael Hill share essential safety tips for encountering aggressive dogs. Learn how to recognize subtle body language warning signs and what to do if a loose dog ...

When we talk about dog bites, we often imagine a large dog growling behind a fence or lunging on a leash. Rarely do we think of a tiny Terrier or a pint-sized Chihuahua. But size doesn’t determine ...

Ever hear the term “bully breed?” Bully breed is a generic term for a variety of terrier-type dogs like American pit bull terriers, bull terriers, bullmastiffs, Staffordshire terriers, Boston terriers ...

Many pet parents assume that dog adoption red flags only refer to obvious behavior problems, such as aggression or biting. However, successful dog adoption goes beyond basic dog behavior issues. It’s ...

Owners returning home to a chewed-up couch or trash thrown around might brush it off and learn to tolerate the dog's unwanted behaviors, but new research revealed a range of naughty behaviors occur in ...

Q: Often, when I enter a room, my dog greets me excitedly and bites my pants, legs and feet because she wants to play. I don’t want to encourage this behavior by engaging, but it’s hard to ignore ...

Dog Gone Problems is a weekly advice column by David Codr, a dog behaviorist in Omaha. David answers dog behavior questions sent in by our readers. David Codr is an Omaha dog behaviorist. You can ...