Dogs are often misunderstood by their human companions, especially when it comes to behavior that might be perceived as ...

What many owners find frustrating may actually be powerful proof that your dog feels safe, bonded, and emotionally attached to you.

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 ...

HOUSTON — Whether it's getting into the trash, destroying your favorite shoes or tearing up their toys, naughty behavior in our four-legged family members is not unusual. In fact, a recent Texas A&M ...

Fewer babies are being born in many wealthy countries, while more households are adding a dog. That overlap has helped ...

Have you ever run your hands through your hair in frustration? How about slapped the palm of your hand against your forehead? Take a deep breath and sigh? These are all what is known as self-soothing ...

Dogs that find you irresistible are more likely to curl up next to you on the couch or be held in your arms, Rakestraw says.

Dog ownership benefits the mental health and social behaviors of teens, which may come about due to changes in gut microbes.

Dogs are "in." As many of us know, there is no shortage of books and essays on dogs, and a search for "dog behavior" on Google Scholar rapidly generates more than 1.2 million hits. Even a quick scan ...

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?

Trancing is when dogs enter a slow-motion, focused state while moving under objects, such as Christmas trees. However, the ...