Dogs are loyal, adaptable companions, but that doesn’t mean they enjoy every human habit placed on them. Animal behavior ...

Dogs express affection in ways that go far beyond simple obedience. Animal specialists explain that understanding these signals allows owners to recognize emotional bonds, strengthen trust, and build ...

Jay Ingram's "The Science of Pets" is a must-read about facts and myths about a global "petpourri" of animals, what's in ...

It's well-known dogs can sense human emotions, but how do they do it? And what are the implications for how we behave around them?

Whether you’ve had your pet for a long time, or are just welcoming a new addition to the family, pet behavior training can be incredibly helpful. Most of the time, animals aren’t trying to annoy us, ...

Fewer babies are being born in many wealthy countries, while more households are adding a dog. That overlap has helped ...

Dogs with full hearts often approach you carrying one of their most treasured toys or belongings, showing how much they trust ...

Dogs and cats don’t just communicate with their tails; they have other ways that allow humans to understand the emotions they ...

This essay was written by Marc Bekoff, Ph.D., and force-free dog trainer Mary Angilly. Many guardians start their training journey by enrolling their dog in a basic manners class, which is often seen ...

Jon Garthoff does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their ...

On Aug. 21, 2017, a solar eclipse shrouded The Riverbanks Zoo and Garden in Columbia, South Carolina, in near-total darkness for 2½ minutes. In the time leading up to the darkness, during it, and ...