Dominance is not a myth One important aspect of the social behavior of numerous species is called dominance. In earlier essays, I've written about the ways in which ethologists and other students of ...

I recently read an important new research paper that's available online by Enikő Kubinyi and Lisa J. Wallis called "Dominance in dogs as rated by owners corresponds to ethologically valid markers of ...

Many dog owners still swear by training methods passed down through generations, but certified trainers warn these "tried and ...

I would like to start by dispelling a long-held myth that dogs mount things (hump) to exert their dominance over the subject. Dominance theory in dog training, as we generally use and understand it, ...

If you are thinking of adopting a dog from a shelter or rescue, it’s important to understand that a dog’s behavior during a meet and greet can sometimes be misleading. “Eagerness and excitement may ...