Dogs use body language as one of their main means of communication. In dog-to-dog communication, body posture is the first ...

Understanding dog body language can help prevent misunderstandings and build trust. This guide explains common canine signals and what they reveal about comfort, stress, and communication.

When a dog wags its tail, it automatically means that they’re happy, right? Well, while there is truth to that, there’s actually a lot more to it—and sometimes, it can actually mean that they’re not ...

Without the gift of gab, dogs are left to rely on a bark, a tail wag, or, sometimes, even a snarl to communicate with their two-legged companions. However, as we attempt to connect with our canine ...

Some days, it feels like dogs can read our minds. They nuzzle us when we’re sad or grab a toy to throw for them when they see we're bored. Other days, the language barrier between our species is ...

Around 80 million dogs live in U.S. homes, and our ability to read their emotions needs work, research finds. Humans don’t understand dogs’ body language and corresponding emotions as well as we think ...

Dogs don’t “lean in” to negotiate space or seek an advantage. They lean in because they love you, plain and simple. This thoughtful, yet goofy gesture is one of the most heart-melting signs your dog ...

Up until the 17th century, people thought dogs were little more than unemotional machines that could not feel pain, either emotional or physical. It took behavioral science a long time to move away ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Today is "Never Bean Better Day," inspired by the incredible therapy dog, Bean. Bean has touched countless lives with his love, patience, and healing presence. There are many ...