Some dogs know exactly when to relax and when to stand guard, making them ideal companions for families who want both ...

"My mom rolled my head up in the window when I was like 6. I understand what he’s going through [for real]," one user wrote.

It is time for animal behavior to become its own academic discipline. The Animal Behavior Society argues that animal behavior ...

A dog’s refusal of a treat may seem small, but it can be a subtle indicator of fear, stress, or anxiety. While many dogs ...

Teaching verbal commands is a core part of dog training, but it is often done incorrectly. Trainers explain that dogs do not ...

Some dogs have an amazing ability to learn the names of dozens, even hundreds of toys. Now, a new study suggests these super ...

According to the team, these findings suggest a dog’s ability to learn from overheard speech may rely on brain mechanisms ...

Toddlers can pick up new words just by overhearing conversations. Now, new research suggests that some intelligent dogs can expand their vocabulary in just the same way.

There is a large body of evidence suggesting that owning dogs is good for your physical and mental health. Living with a dog can actually help your children by reducing their susceptibility to ...

I had just finished giving a lecture on the topic of how dogs communicate. The university, which had sponsored my talk, had arranged a small reception afterwards so that I could meet some of the ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Our dogs communicate with us all the time, not just with vocalization, but through canine body language like ...