“Our study shows that physiological concentrations of hormones and neurotransmitters can serve as biomarkers of canine temperament,” the team writes. “These results could help identify dogs suited for ...

Dogs who scored well on the Wesen test, which is used to analyze a dog’s temperament, tended to have lower levels of cortisol ...

Dogs who scored well on the Wesen test, which is used to analyze a dog's temperament, tended to have lower levels of cortisol, often called the "stress hormone," and higher levels of serotonin, often ...

We all deal with stress from time to time, whether it’s related to work, our personal lives, our finances, our health – and a small amount of stress can actually be beneficial. If you’ve ever felt ...

The intelligence and trainability of dogs is a major concern to many people. When it comes to service dogs, such as those used to assist the blind or handicapped, or those working with the military ...

"I just can't get him to focus on the exercises so his performance is not very good," said a woman holding a leash connected to an alert and watchful gray Schnauzer. The woman was standing next to a ...