A dog’s hackles are the hairs that run along your dog’s spine. The hackles are supported by a set of muscles that can cause them to stand up. We often associate a dog’s hackles standing up with ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Much as we love our four-legged canine friends, it's important to remember that they are still animals, and like any other animal, ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A dog's body language speaks volumes, and Andy Taylor is a trainer for aggressive dogs in Alcoa. Taylor said parents should talk to their children about how to interact with dogs ...

Watching your dog lash out at another can be stressful, even embarrassing. But take a deep breath—it’s not your fault, and it’s not theirs either. Aggression toward other dogs is more common than you ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Many of us have that furry friend at home who is often considered part of the family, but in May alone, two infants died in East Tennessee, and one toddler was hospitalized ...

Dogs also have different hardwired and preferred behaviors, which can add a level of complexity to manners training. For ...

Training a dog goes far beyond teaching tricks—it’s about building communication, safety, and trust. According to certified trainers, mastering essential commands can dramatically improve a dog’s ...