This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. You’re in the kitchen, moving on autopilot. Maybe you’re rinsing a plate or maybe you’re halfway through stepping ...

If you've ever observed your dog standing in a rigid position over their food bowl or a favorite toy, staring down anyone who tries to come close, then it's likely you're familiar with resource ...

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. You can reach him at [email protected].

The family told the animal shelter that the 2-year-old dog was exhibiting resource guarding and became mouthy.

I have a problem with my dog Aurther. He has a tendency to growl and snap if we approach his food bowl, and last week he nipped our toddler. He didn’t break the skin, but it’s clear that something ...

Q: My dog growls at me when I take stuff out of his mouth that he knows he isn’t supposed to have. I yell at him and take the thing anyway, to show him that I’m in charge, but he continues to do it.

Dogs constantly read the people they live with. They notice patterns, routines, and how reliably someone responds to their ...