When we think about our dogs communicating with us, our minds usually go to the obvious signals, like a wagging tail, a playful bark, or perhaps a warning growl. However, truly understanding our dogs ...

Dogs notice changes in us faster than we notice them in ourselves. When you cry, your breathing shifts, your... The post Why ...

Dogs communicate with their bodies long before they bark or growl. Submissive signals are part of that body language and usually mean the dog is trying to keep things calm and avoid conflict.

Picture this: You come home from work, eager for a quiet and relaxing evening, but as you open the door, you find an unimaginable amount of pillow fluff coating the living room, as if the biggest snow ...

The largest-ever study of dog behavior, tracking more than 47,000 pets, reveals how breed, size, sex, and age shape canine traits. It provides insights that could help identify early signs of illness ...

A lot of dog owners walk their pups with fitness and speed in mind, leaving little room for much else besides the route ahead. However, what if we told you swift walks offer very little benefit to ...

A short video showing a shy shelter dog slowly coming out of her shell during a single day away from her kennel has melted ...

Dogs are “really good at reading our emotions,” says one expert. But we’re not so good at reading theirs. By Melinda Wenner Moyer My family is one of the estimated 23 million American households that ...