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

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

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

How understanding the gut can help veterinarians understand cognitive and behavioral health in dogs.

Plus, they can inform activities your dog would enjoy. Have you always wanted to do agility training? Then a herding breed might be your best bet, as agility mimics the cognitive and physical ...

A Tennessee couple says the district is failing to accommodate their 9-year-old son’s service dog, which helps detect his seizures.

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

Staff at Dogwood Elementary School, in Germantown, a Memphis suburb, are accused of complaining that the 9-year-old’s service ...

Race&Herd's thoughtfully designed herding ball provides a safe and healthy outlet for dog's natural drives, transforming ...

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

A Troy Department of Public Works (DPW) employee was hospitalized Monday night after being bitten by a dog at the city’s ...

Wet dog shakes” – a common reflex behavior shared among many hairy mammals and designed to expel water and irritants from their coats – happens when particular mechanoreceptors are activated, ...