A better understanding of the way dogs communicate distress could be the first step in reducing the risk of dog bites for both children and adults, a new study has found. A better understanding of the ...

Some days, it feels like dogs can read our minds. They nuzzle us when we’re sad or grab a toy to throw for them when they see we're bored. Other days, the language barrier between our species is ...

Up until the 17th century, people thought dogs were little more than unemotional machines that could not feel pain, either emotional or physical. It took behavioral science a long time to move away ...

Some days, it feels like dogs can read our minds. They nuzzle us when we’re sad or get pumped at walk time. Other days, the language barrier between our species is starker than ever. We say, “Come ...

Understanding a dog's body language can strengthen the human-animal bond and help identify potential health or behavioral issues. Dogs make a range of noises – from barking to growling and panting – ...

The post Does your dog listen when you talk? Understanding the head tilt appeared first on Dog's Best Life. Do you ever wonder if your dog can understand what you’re saying? Dogs are incredibly ...

New research from Arizona State University shows that people use contextual visual clues to determine a dog’s emotions, as exemplified in this short video, rather than focusing on the dog itself.

Running off into the distance: “Look at how long the distance between you and me is—you can’t catch me!” Head on the ground, tail twisted into a corkscrew: “I’m tired and don’t want to play anymore, ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Our dogs communicate with us all the time, not just with vocalization, but through canine body language like ...

With the snow melted and a stretch of dry weather, dog parks have a variety of pups running around them. Although the experience can be fun for some, not every dog is good at the dog park. According ...