Let's be honest. Nobody wants to think their beloved furry friend could ever pose a real danger. We trust our dogs, we love ...

This post was cowritten by Marc Bekoff and certified force-free dog trainer Mary Angilly. Conflict is an inevitable part of many social relationships, including those between humans and nonhuman ...

Scroll social media for five minutes and you’ll find a thousand versions of the same claim: dogs who “talk back,” sit like humans, shadow their owners from room to room, and seem more interested in ...

Humans have a long history of reshaping their canine companions, which evolved from ancient wolves. At least 10,000 years ago, Arctic peoples were using selective breeding to create sled dogs, ...

Many dog breeds are noted for their personalities and behavioral traits, from the distinctive vocalizations of huskies to the herding of border collies. People have worked to identify the genes ...

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 ...