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David Mech’s explanation of the Term “Alpha” in Wolf Packs.

This is an article written by L. David Mech that directly addresses the confusion with the term “Alpha” in wolf ethology. Mech’s words are often edited to fit individual agendas, therefore the article is important as…

It’s a wolf-eat-wolf world in the wilds of Alaska – by Tim Mowry

This is not a study, rather it is an interesting article that I found credible based off of the quotes by biologist Craig Gardner. It reflects the findings of territorial aggression found in other published studies,…

Anxiety and Compulsive Disorders in Dogs

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in Dogs Compulsive disorder is characterized by a repetitious, relatively unchanging sequence of activities or movements that has no obvious purpose or function. Although the behavior is usually derived from normal maintenance…

Aggression in Dogs Toward Familiar People

Dominance, Fear, or Predatory Aggression in Dogs While some consider aggression to be normal behavior in dogs, it can be impulsive, unpredictable, and even dangerous. Aggressive behavior includes growling, lip lifting, barking, snapping, lunging, and biting.…

Aggression in Dogs (Overview)

Aggression in a dog is frightening. Not only for the person who is the apparent target, but also for the pet owner. The possibility that one might be the owner of a pet that has inflicted…

Behavioural risks in male dogs with minimal lifetime exposure to gonadal hormones may complicate population-control benefits of desexing. McGreevy, Wilson, Starling, Serpell

Publication Paul D. McGreevy, Bethany Wilson, Melissa J. Starling, and James A. Serpell. Behavioural risks in male dogs with minimal lifetime exposure to gonadal hormones may complicate population-control benefits of desexing. PLOS ONE 13(5):e0196284 (2018). [8]…

Active vs Passive Submission

Active and passive submission are behaviors that dogs exhibit to communicate their social relationships, particularly their acknowledgment of another's dominance or authority. Here's how they differ: Both forms of submission help maintain peace and establish clear…