New research suggests some dogs treat their favorite ball or stuffed animal like a person who is addicted to gambling or ...

Some dogs never stop playing. They’ll chase a tennis ball until their paws give out or guard a squeaky toy like it’s made of ...

When a dog’s feelings are hurt, their sense of predictability, safety, or social affiliation with us has taken a dent and ...

The truth is, your dog is not feeling guilty when you come home to a mess on the floor. Instead, they are likely feeling ...

"Engaging in play is one of the clearest signs your dog is happy," Dr. Cahn raves. "You may notice a play bow, bringing you a toy, full-body wiggles or the zoomies to indicate your dog is in a playful ...

Free-ranging dogs in Bali. Arnold (front), Lisa (left), and Baobab (right). Source: Marco Adda Dog expert and trainer Dr. Marco Adda is a leading spokesman for the well-being of domestic dogs. In his ...

Dogs have long been regarded as man’s best friend, and their loyalty to their human companions is nothing short of legendary.

As most people know, humans and dogs are the best of friends. Ever since they were first domesticated some 23,000 years ago, dogs have followed us to the ends of the Earth. And while we tend to think ...

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 ...

How smart are dogs? Those of us who are dog owners likely think that our pets are pretty darn smart. One problem, however, is that we tend to anthropomorphize our pets – meaning we ascribe human ...