Most dogs have a lot to say; it’s up to their people to learn to interpret those dog sounds. Dogs use barking, baying, howling, and sighing to convey various messages. It’s up to you to understand dog ...

Some days, it feels like dogs can read our minds. They nuzzle us when we’re sad or grab a toy to throw for them when they see we're bored. Other days, the language barrier between our species is ...

Pawing is one of the most vital canine communication tools. What does dog pawing mean? Most new, inexperienced pet parents may wonder, “What’s my dog saying with his paws?” You need to understand that ...

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 ...

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 new study that seeks to understand the link between dog behavior and health compiles four years of owner-reported data from over 47,000 dogs. A new Virginia Tech study published in PLOS One ...

Most dog owners love their faithful companion unconditionally. But does your dog know? And are you loving them the way they want to be loved? A couple of decades ago marriage counselor Gary Chapman ...