Ask most dog owners and they won’t hesitate to tell you: their pup feels as many emotions as humans do. The surprising news is that science mostly agrees, but only up to a point. There is clear ...

These days, many people have got the message that it’s important to train dogs with reward-based methods (for example, giving the dog a treat when they sit to reinforce the behavior and make it happen ...

Scientists studying 1,300 golden retrievers have uncovered genetic clues explaining why some dogs are more anxious, energetic, or aggressive than others. Remarkably, several of the same genes linked ...

Mistreating a dog may come back to bite you. Scientists have long known that childhood abuse, neglect, and trauma can have lifelong consequences in humans. Now, a study by Harvard scientists links ...

You've probably been warned about pit bulls. Maybe you've crossed the street when you saw one coming. Perhaps you've heard that certain breeds are born dangerous, wired for aggression, ticking time ...

Early research in the field of canine cognition found that 74% of pet owners believed their dogs felt guilty when they disobeyed. Pet parents can even describe how their dog’s behavior appears to ...

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