New research reveals that people aren’t just imagining it—dogs and their owners share striking similarities, from matching ...

Scientists are now getting closer to understanding the neural mechanism behind the “wet dog shakes.” Using lab mice, a team ...

...dogs dealing with gastrointestinal problems, diabetes, or worms turn to toilet paper out of hunger. Dogs may eat toilet ...

Dogs may not be able to verbally communicate, but their actions can dictate how they feel. Here's why your pet might be ...

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The study found that breed explained only about 9% of an individual dog’s behavior; the more important predictors were how they were socialized, raised and trained. Later that year, a National ...

Stress and anxiety in dogs can cause them to chew their beds as a way to soothe the discomfort they're experiencing. "It’s ...

A team of neurobiologists at Harvard Medical School's Howard Hughes Medical Institute has uncovered the neural mechanism ...

For now, there is no way to predict which dogs will make good workers, but canine behavioral scientists are trying to change ...

Shortly after making Nola an official family member, the couple began to hear about the dog's strange behavior. First, their pet sitter mentioned that Nola managed to jump the tall fence ...

Scientists discovered a mechanoreceptor that triggers the distinctive shake-off behavior observed in mice when they become ...

How understanding the gut can help veterinarians understand cognitive and behavioral health in dogs.