Understanding a dog's body language can strengthen the human-animal bond and help identify potential health or behavioral issues. Dogs make a range of noises – from barking to growling and panting – ...

Up until the 17th century, people thought dogs were little more than unemotional machines that could not feel pain, either emotional or physical. It took behavioral science a long time to move away ...

A few days ago, Dogs Trust released the results of a survey of 2,000 dog owners who were asked what questions they would ask their dog if the dog could talk. The number one question was: “Are you ...

So, even though dogs are good at following people's behaviors, as a pet owner, it can be trickier to decode a pup's behaviors ...

A dog that bares its teeth does not necessarily mean that the dog is about to bite. In some cases it is a caution, and in others it may even be a game or conciliation. The real message is uncovered by ...

People interpret a dog’s emotions based on its situation and have “a big blind spot” for the actual animal, a new study found. “When it comes to just perceiving dog emotions, we think we know what’s ...

Dogs link "baby talk" with affection. attention, and rewards—and using it while speaking with them may strengthen your bond.