A study looking at the brain size of different breeds relative to their skulls reveals how humans have altered the species ...

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

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 ...

Emotional connection enhances interaction in human relationships. Emotional synchronization in the interaction between a ...

The “wet dog shake” isn’t just limited to our canine companions ... The precision of this system is remarkable. The shaking behavior is highly stereotyped, meaning it looks nearly identical each time ...

Have you ever been relaxing on the couch when your furry friend suddenly places a paw on your arm or leg? This seemingly ...

Place the potty box or pee pads right outside the crate so that your dog can step outside the crate to potty as needed. As ...

As Colorado reintroduces wolves into the landscape, tension continues to rise as ranchers and state officials try to limit ...

Oz is already looking across the fields in anticipation of the next retrieve. This type of training—a true partnership between man and dog—will happen a dozen times during the morning as McNamara ...