When a pet dog observes his family members engaging in a dispute he tends to console the victim and avoid the aggressor.

A study looking at the brain size of different breeds relative to their skulls reveals that big brains doesn't mean smarter dogs.

New research shows that how owners perceive their dogs—as friends, family, or security guards—shapes the way they care for ...

Part of the training involves positive reinforcement, meaning Soto tells Ryder “good boy” or “good job” so he knows he ...

Interacting with dogs reduces stress by lowering cortisol and increasing oxytocin, improving mood and fostering companionship ...

Ever been caught in the crossfire of a wet dog firing droplets of water away from their fur with a mad shake? Well, they can't help it. Scientists have discovered the underlying mechanism that drives ...

Think your dog lives for nose smooches and belly rubs? Not even close. Here's what your dogs really, really enjoy (and what ...

Bioacoustics, the study of production, transmission and reception of sound in animals, has important implications for ecological conservation.

ANKENY, Iowa — PawsAbilities, located in Ankeny, aims to open doors for the special needs community. The business just opened ...

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

Dogs and their owners show synchronized heart rate variability (HRV), reflecting shared emotional states during relaxed ...