If your dog often steps on your feet or climbs into your lap, it’s not just a quirky habit—it’s communication. Dogs use body ...

A new Virginia Tech study published in PLOS One establishes a crucial baseline for understanding dog behavior on a large scale. The research, led by Courtney Sexton, a postdoctoral associate in the ...

That cowering, tail-tucked look your dog gives you after a mess feels like a confession, but science suggests your dog is ...

Ali Smith, canine behavior consultant at Maven, said a quiet dog can be misleading because it is an emotion and not a ...

Many dog owners interpret their pet's "velcro behavior" as simple affection, but experts reveal it's a deep-seated biological trait. This constant proximity-seeking originates from wolves' obligate ...

Not every lick means the same thing.

As adorable, loyal, and loving as dogs are, they are still animals with natural instincts. Just because they live inside our homes and are spoiled rotten, does not mean they won't act like the animals ...

Understanding Attention-Seeking Behaviors in Pets: What Your Dog or Cat Is Really Trying to Tell You A dog nudges your hand ...

The importance of knowing your dog as the individual they are I'm a fan of all people who choose to bring a dog into their homes and hearts taking the time to become amateur ethologists and spending ...