Aggression toward owners is one of the most misunderstood issues in dog behavior. Veterinarians and animal behavior experts ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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?

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 ...

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

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 ...