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We all recognize that dogs are intensely social, with their human family, dogs, and even other pets. But how does the social environment affect dog's health? In a recent study, researchers from the Dog Aging...

All dog-lovers know the happy feeling of seeing their dog approach with a bouncing step and a wagging tail! No matter how long you were gone, your dog always greets you with exuberance and joy when you come ...

Dogs, cats, and other pets are a great source of social and emotional support. And now there is proof that pets can even help our brain health as we age! A new study found that having a pet reduced cognitive...

Here are the facts about dog sleep patterns.

Dogs communicate in many ways, including facial expressions. Researchers found that dogs with fewer markings on their face were more expressive and better understood by humans.

Finding the perfect bed for your dog should be simple. Big dogs need a bigger bed, and small dogs need a smaller bed. That is a start, but there are a number of considerations when choosing the size of your ...

July 15th is National Pet Fire Safety Day! Take a moment today to be sure you are doing everything you can to protect your pet if there is a house fire. Learn the steps you can take to keep your pets safe. P...

It could be a sign of dog dementia As we age, we slow down. Dogs are no different. A new study found that in dogs – just as in humans – a slower walking speed was related to cognitive decline and dementia. B...

I couldn't pass up a quiz asking how often you should clean common items in your house. I was not doing very well guessing the answers (who knew you had to clean out your dishwasher?). Then I got to the ques...

Here are the six things to do to avoid losing your pet this summer: Identification, Using a Leash, Training to "come", Security of your yard, Travel Preparation, and Monitoring Behavior and Location.

Eating grass is very common in both dogs and cats as well as their wild relatives. It may be an adaptive behavior to reduce internal parasites.

A new study on 11,000 dogs reported that while the breed of the dog was the most important factor related to personality, there was a broad range of personalities across individuals in each breed. Thus, personality may be related to the genetic background of the dog but life experiences also play an important role.

You can learn what your dog or cat really mean through their vocalizations and body language.

Cat helps guide a dog that became blind.

The search for the common ancestor of dogs and wolves continues.

While some dog breeds are known to be friendly and outgoing, there is a great deal of individual variation even within the same breed. Each dog’s personality is the result of the interplay of genetics, early rearing, sex, health, and many over variables. AKC list of the friendliest dog breeds.

What dog learned the most words? A border collie named Chaser set the record by understanding over 1000 spoken words.

Dogs were the first domesticated species, and the wolf is the likely ancestor of modern dogs. Pretty straightforward, right? Actually, the dogs’ story is anything but simple. Scientists are continuing to uncover the details of where, when, and how dogs became our best friend.

Find out how dogs were domesticated to become our best friend! The "self-domestication" process is based on the behavior of wolves and how increasingly friendly behavior toward humans was beneficial.

We’ve all seen it – pet parents that waltz into dog parks and let their canines run amok without any consideration. Here’s how hormones and training play a role in this social environment, and what you can d...