When a dog places a paw on you, it’s more than a cute habit. This subtle gesture is a powerful form of communication that ...

"Under the right conditions, some dogs present behaviors strikingly similar to those of young children," lead scientist, Dr.

These “Gifted Word Learner” (GWL) dogs can learn names for objects by overhearing exchanges between members of their human ...

Gifted word learner dogs seem capable of eavesdropping about as well as 18-month-old toddlers, the study researchers say.

Experts explain the adorable, emotional, and instinctive reasons behind one of the most charming behaviors dogs use to ...

New research has given fresh insight into how dogs see the world—scientists have found that the smarter your dog, the more they notice different objects. Researchers from the Department of Ethology at ...

"Annoyance in dogs can look like lip licking, yawning, turning away, freezing or just general avoidance," Carpenter says.

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 ...

and consistent loving direction. Dogs need and want this. If your dog is misbehaving, firm words and a snap of his collar ...