People have long wondered what dogs think when they watch us wrestle with a tight jar lid or drop something for the third time, and researchers at Kyoto University decided to find out. In their study, ...

Dog training is evolving beyond old dominance myths, combining Cesar Millan’s balanced philosophy with modern, science-backed insights into canine behavior. By respecting dogs’ instincts, reading ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Using the oldest dog genes studied so far, scientists are finding more evidence that our furry friends have been our companions for thousands of years. Scientists think dogs descended ...

Believe it or not, even the most laidback dogs will experience anxiety at some point, making it important to know what to do to help calm a stressed dog. After all, as a pet parent you want to do ...

Whoever’s filming can barely hold the camera steady because it’s just too dang cute. Whether it’s online or in person, we’ve ...

Gifted dogs can categorize toys by function, not just appearance. In playful at-home tests, they linked labels like “fetch” and “pull” to toys—even ones they’d never seen before. The findings hint ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Dogs are more than just loyal companions. Science shows they are deeply social and emotional animals that respond to human voices, ...

A wave of canine-centered stories is capturing audiences by merging personal anecdotes, photography, and scientific research. From heartwarming 'then and now' photo edits to studies on dogs learning ...

While real dogs still have a major leg up over robots, the machines are catching up. Popular Science previously highlighted a ...

While no actual pets are allowed inside the venue, the California Science Center still found a way to let the dogs in with the return of a popular exhibition that takes a deep look at our furry ...

I'm pleased to co-author this post with Boulder-based force-free dog trainer Mary Angilly. A main focus of Mary's practice is to keep dogs who display fear, reactivity, and aggression under threshold ...