Dog-Human Relationships: Behavior, Physiology, and Wellbeing

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 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 set of practical handouts on the most common dog behavior problems. It covers puppy nipping and chewing, housetraining, separation anxiety, fear of thunder, digging, barking, escaping, and aggression, with clear steps for each one.

Humane Society of the Black Hills

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