Dogs perform lots of cute if perplexing acts. Science doesn't hold all of the answers, but it at least has theories about these oddball behaviors.

Hugging is a normal behavior for humans, but dogs often find it hard to understand and anxiety-inducing.

If you've ever experienced the slobbery kisses of your furry friend or been baffled by your pup licking the carpet incessantly, you may have wondered what the meaning is behind a dog’s licks. Dogs ...

In many cases, a dog's collar color has meaning. So before you touch a stranger's dog, here is what the color of his collar may indicate about his behavior.

However, it's not just when your dog is awake that its posture has meaning, she said. Below are some common dog sleeping positions and what they mean.

Does Your Dog Nuzzle? The Many Meanings of This Sweet Behavior Tracey L. Kelley September 29, 2022 at 9:51 PM·5 min read 0 beagle nuzzling little boy; the meaning behind dog nuzzles ...

Ready to understand what your dog's up to? Here are 10 common dog behaviors and what they really mean.

Wisconsin animal shelters badly need more volunteers, but here's what experts want you to know before fostering a dog with behavioral challenges.

Many people have seen dogs fetch, but cats like to get into the game, too. Fetching appears to combine elements of predatory and social behavior for both species, despite their very different ...