It seems that parents fretting about a surly or withdrawn or plain obnoxious teenager could do worse than keep a dog around the house.That's because doing so "has beneficial effects, especially for ...

The human-dog bond supports emotional, physical, and social health by reducing stress, improving heart and immune function, aiding rehabilitation, and enhancing independence.

Scientists are beginning to trace a surprising link between the genes that shape dog behavior and the biology that underpins ...

Researchers analyzed the genomes and behavioral profiles of 1,300 golden retrievers and found that several behavioral traits—such as trainability, fear of strangers, and aggression toward other ...

When I look at my sometimes affectionate, often cantankerous old shelter mutt, Phoebe, I sometimes wonder what she’s thinking. Does she just see me as walking food can? If I dropped her with another ...

Dogs communicate subtly through a sideways glance. This gesture offers insights into how they understand human actions and ...

Alright, dogs can’t make cappuccinos. If they could, most of us pet parents would be buzzed like a retriever with a tennis ball and quickly bankrupt from tipping them with uncured beef hot dogs. But ...

We all have at least one friend that treats their dog like an actual human child. Scientists think you shouldn't be a hater: There’s 20,000 to 40,000 years of evolution causing them to behave that way ...