Dog Behavior Pamphlet

A collection of peer-reviewed studies on how dogs behave, feel, and cope with stress. Researchers look at separation-related problems, impulsivity, shelter life, breed differences, welfare complaints, and the dog-human relationship.

Angelo Gazzano and Chiara Mariti

A research collection on the bond between dogs and people, edited by Betty McGuire of Cornell University. Studies cover shelter dogs, adoption success, behavior disorders, stress hormones, guide and detection dogs, and how dogs read human signals.

Betty McGuire

A scientific review of how dogs communicate with each other and with people. It explains visual, tactile, vocal, and scent signals, and what brain research reveals about the way dogs send and read social cues.

Marcello Siniscalchi et al.

A former police K9 handler and breeder explains why dogs become aggressive and what owners can do. It covers dominant, territorial, fear-based, and prey aggression, plus how to keep children safe around dogs.

Ed Frawley