The psychological reasons behind our tendency to talk to dogs like they are human are complex, ranging from our innate need ...

I, sadly, don’t have a pet. This sadness is even greater because it means I couldn't take part in the latest ChatGPT trend. People have been showing images of their dogs, reimagined as humans. Because ...

Research finds watching dogs boosts your mood, but feeling good may actually make you misread your dog's emotions.

New research has revealed that people often do not perceive the true meaning of their pet's emotions and can misread their dog. The reasons for this are many and include a human misunderstanding of ...

Researchers have discovered many of the genes influencing canine behavior also shape human personality, intelligence, and ...

For thousands of years, humans have selectively bred dogs to fulfill specific roles, ranging from guarding and hunting to herding and companionship. This deliberate shaping of traits has resulted in ...

There's no shortage of recent books on dog behavior, dog training, and dog-human relationships. Among my favorites is dog expert Vivian Zottola's new book, Being a (Good) Dog in The Human's World: ...

Border collies are best known for their herding skills and for being widely considered the smartest of them all. Rakestraw, who works at TelaVets, a 24/7 telemedicine veterinary service, explained ...

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.