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What does it mean when you dog wags their tail? Well, one of the most subtle—but telling—signs that you hold the top spot in ...

An encore performance by Dr. Patricia McConnell, ethologist and certified applied animal behaviorist and is the author of two of the most influential books ever on dog behavior, The Other End ...

Understanding dog body language can help prevent misunderstandings and build trust. This guide explains common canine signals and what they reveal about comfort, stress, and communication.

Imagine a dog leaping excitedly at arriving guests, only to receive a sharp yell or leash tug—traditional responses that ...

Dogs that find you irresistible are more likely to curl up next to you on the couch or be held in your arms, Rakestraw says.

Small dogs seem to have been purposely crafted to melt even the coldest of hearts. On top of prancing around with adorableness, these cute creatures snuggle into designer handbags and are often seen ...

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?

Sometimes when dogs (or human children) do things they’re not supposed to do, it’s cute and funny. (Other times, it is definitely neither of those things.) When that happens, it’s tempting to laugh, ...

Let’s assume that the original dog was an animal of many purposes. In time, humans began to demand that their dogs perform specific tasks and select for certain capabilities. Thus arose the ...