Dogs can reliably smell when people experience acute stress. They do this by detecting subtle chemical changes in human sweat ...

Ever wondered why some dogs effortlessly become internet sensations while others remain in the background? Viral dog clips ...

Your dog probably goes crazy for its favorite toy, but do they love it a little too much? In the dog training world, pups that are highly motivated by toys are often referred to as "ball junkies." ...

Dogs may love sniffing and exploring during walks or outdoor play, but frequent check-ins reveal something deeper. According ...

Dog ownership benefits the mental health and social behaviors of teens, which may come about due to changes in gut microbes.

Just like humans, dogs have certain people they prefer over others. Here are some specific things that might influence who they pick as their favorite.

Ever get the feeling that your dog has a secret job—maybe as a bodyguard? You're probably not imagining it—despite the wagging tails and happy, lolling tongues, dogs are protective beings, carefully ...

Research led by Kikusui Takefumi at Azabu University in Japan, published recently in iScience, explains what might be going ...

What helps reactive dogs overcome fear and anxiety when traditional obedience training falls short? According to a ...

As adorable, loyal, and loving as dogs are, they are still animals with natural instincts. Just because they live inside our homes and are spoiled rotten, does not mean they won't act like the animals ...

For decades, the popular view has been that cats form simpler, less nuanced social bonds with humans than dogs do. Dogs are often celebrated for their loyalty, responsiveness to human emotions, and ...