During numerous forays to dog parks I kept getting the impression that people said or screamed something like "No!" or "Don't do that!" or "Stop that!" far more than they said something like "Good dog ...

New neuroimaging and behavioral research show some dogs prefer praise to treats as a reward I've just learned of exciting new neuroimaging and behavior research that shows that some dogs prefer praise ...

Dogs' learning success is enhanced when they are not only rewarded with food, but also praised and petted for their good performance, according to a new study by researchers from the Department of ...