Turns out, animal behaviorists have a lot to say about how dogs choose their favorite human. And it’s not always about who ...

Some concerned dog owners may even ask, “Should I move on and forget about it, or is it time to call the Ghostbusters?” (Insert dramatic horror music.) Well, here’s the scoop: Dogs sometimes react to ...

Most pets learn routines and commands, but some absorb subtle behaviors just by watching the people around them. Researchers have found that dogs reflect their owners’ moods, habits, and even ...

There's a reason dogs have a reputation for being a "human's best friend." This special connection isn’t just a modern phenomenon—this bond dates back thousands of years—as in, before we had ...

We all know the basic ways that dogs show us they love us, from wagging their tails to rolling over for belly rubs. But there are some far more subtle signs, too — and they just might mean even more ...

If you see a dog behaving this way in a public setting, it's likely because they haven't been trained. With good training, most dogs will exhibit controlled behavior, even in public settings. And when ...

Dogs have spent thousands of years evolving alongside us—and thanks to natural selection and selective breeding, they’ve become pros at reading our emotions. A slight change in our tone, a raised ...

Dog owners don’t understand their pets’ emotions as well as they think they do. May 26, 2025 Oliver, one of the researcher's dogs, is seen on a black background ...

A recent viral TikTok video unveiled the four signs your dog thinks you are their mom—following its human around; bringing toys; maintaining eye contact and licking their face; and snuggling beside ...