The way a healthy dog behaves is individual and depends on its age, breed or type and past experience. However, most dogs are playful, sociable animals and they enjoy playing together with toys, people and other dogs. Changes in behaviour may suggest that something is wrong with a dog’s health.

What is the personality of a dog?

Research indicates that dogs have personality traits such as calmness, boldness, trainability and sociability. Every owner knows their dog to perfection, and it is important for them to match activities to their dog’s needs.

Do dogs behave like their owners?

Dogs apparently do become like their owners — and now there’s research to prove it. A new study by psychologists at Michigan State University (MSU) found that dog personalities change over time and their owners play a part. “When humans go through big changes in life, their personality traits can change.