Many dogs love to chase squirrels or run after tennis balls. Their canine instincts tell them if potential prey is running, they better follow at top speed. This is referred to as prey drive.

If you’re thinking about bringing home a dog to your family, your decision may be influenced by their prey drive. Prey drive essentially refers to a dog's instinctual urge to chase down prey, usually ...

If you’ve got an affinity for bold, energetic dogs full of personality, you might find yourself charmed by one of the dog breeds with a high prey drive. Prey drive refers to a dog's innate urge to ...

A trainer clips a leash on an energetic dog and gives a firm command. The dog ignores it and looks away. Across the US, dog trainers, vet experts, and breed groups spot certain dogs that fight ...

Ah, the sweet smell of predation, our next hard-wired canine instinct tantamount to the survival of our beloved dogs. Not unlike pack drive, prey drive is all about food, energy (often high energy), ...

“Balanced” is one of the more deceitful words used in the unregulated field of dog training. This approach utilizes both positive reinforcement (rewards-based) methods and aversives (physical ...