Dogs Show Parental Behavior—Don’t They?

Ethologist Roger Abrantes, Ph.D., explains parental behavior in dogs, the role of the dog mother and the dog father in the education of the pups, and gives us a rule of thumb for choosing a puppy.

For references and further studies, please see the following online courses created by Professor Abrantes: “Canine Behavior,” “All About Puppies,” and “Ethology.” Read also “Canine Maternal Behavior.”