Do your pup's legs twitch as it runs in its dreams? Has your Fido ever faked an injury to get sympathy? Perceptions of canine behavior have evolved over time, particularly in terms of our ...

Dogs make a range of noises – from barking to growling and panting – to communicate. Much like their human owners, they also rely on nonverbal body language to convey their emotions. By listening to ...

If you've ever been greeted at the door by a whirlwind of wags and happy barks, you've likely felt the undeniable joy of a dog's affection. But the bond between a person and their dog is much more ...

Of course, we want our pups to be happy from head to tail, but what does happiness look like in dogs? Dog behavior is complex, so it can be hard to tell how our pups feel, whether happy, unhappy or ...

Edited by Debra Horwitz and John Ciribassi, with Steve Dale. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, $27 (384p) ISBN 978-0-547-73891-8 To help dog owners better understand their pets’ behavior, Horwitz and ...

I have to start this discussion by making a statement: I think we’ve raised the bar of expectations on dogs. Not just a little bit, but a lot. Dogs are now expected to be a social extension of their ...

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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 – ...