Some of our canine pets are colloquially called "ball junkies" because they have an addictive-like attitude toward their toys ...

The research documents addiction-like tendencies in canines, offering scientific evidence that appears to support owners' own ...

Our canine companions may share certain behavioral vulnerabilities with us. A recent study examined the relationships some ...

Some dogs love playing with toys so intensely they can’t stop—offering scientists a window into behavioral addictions.

Across all the tests, the researchers found that 33 dogs exhibited addictive-like behaviors with the toys. These behaviors ...

Some dogs show behaviors towards their toys that resemble behavioral addictions in humans, such as gambling and internet ...

Dogs are deeply emotional creatures. Just like humans, they can experience stress and anxiety, which may manifest in various ...

A new study on canine development found that dogs exposed to adversarial events, including abuse and abandonment, in the ...

One other dog behavior dogs do is sigh, which is basically the canine equivalent of a teenage eye-roll. As you work on your ...

A new study links stressful puppyhood events to adult dog behavior, such as fear and aggression. Early care and training are ...

From getting extra cuddles to vigilant protection, many expectant parents claim their dogs behave differently during pregnancy — sometimes even before the person knew they were pregnant themselves.

Founded and led by Rachel Friedman, ABP operates on the belief that clear communication, realistic expectations, and ...