Science is helping to peel back the layers of how dogs process the world around them ...

Dogs have long been known as loyal companions, but many pet owners often wonder: do dogs understand human language? It sometimes feels like they do. From responding to simple commands like “sit” and ...

When you hear about "science focused on how dogs can live their best lives with us" it sounds like an imaginary job made up by a child. However, the field of animal welfare science is real and ...

A new scientific review tackles an age-old question: could dogs ever learn to talk? While barking out full sentences might sound like science fiction, researchers are taking a closer look at the ...

Ever feel like you have a furry shadow following you into the bathroom? You aren’t imagining it—some dogs are biologically programmed to be "clingy." While we often call them "Velcro dogs," science ...

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In other words, plenty of time for families, kids and furbaby fans to get their puppy fix. “Dogs!” offers a dog’s eye view into understanding how canines communicate with each other and the world ...

We often hear that dogs help lower our blood pressure, decrease our allergy risk, and even alert us to disease. But is there science behind those claims? In this episode of Tiny Matters, Sam and ...

A friend of mine recently adopted her first dog. A Star Wars fan, she picked the name Leia. When she told others about her new princess, she was surprised to receive some pushback on the name. Is that ...