A recent study showed that the heart rate variability of a dog and its owner adapt to each other during interaction. High heart rate variability is associated with relaxation, while low heart rate ...

While barks are ideal for carrying over long distances, growls are mostly "short-range calls," making them more suitable for ...

Pet parents often cherish everything about puppyhood, except potty training. If you are considering using pee pads to train ...

Raffles, a dog swim teacher from Lincoln, England, shared a slideshow of her senior dog with text layered over each image, detailing his unique habits as he's aged: The clip captioned: "Buddy may be ...

If your older pet is having trouble walking, seems stiff or is slow to get up, they may have osteoarthritis or other joint ...

Dear Cathy, My son has a Pomeranian who barks at people walking down the street. He barks if I bang into something in the house, even if I’m right next to him. He is a good watchdog because he knows ...

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

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

DEAR ABBY: I have been married to “Ellis,” a wonderful man, for a year and a half. This is a second marriage for each of us. My older children are on their own. Ellis has three boys (ages 15 ...

It's common, especially, for puppies to chase their tails as they are becoming aware of their bodies through play. As dogs get older, they may still chase their tails. This behavior can cause ...