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

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 ...

A researcher at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) has found that more than 99% of dogs in the United States show behaviors that are potentially problematic, ...

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

Science-based cartoons make it fun to become fluent in dog and to use the golden rules of social behavior for the benefit of dogs, their humans, and trainers, a win-win for all.

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

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 ...

Understanding your dog’s behavior can deepen the bond you share. Often, behaviors viewed as nuisances are actually signs of ...

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 ...