Dogs have been 'man's best friend' for thousands of years, which is a long time to get to know each other. But a new study from Arizona State University's canine science lab suggests we may not always ...

It was way back in 1872 that Charles Darwin published a book called The Expression of Emotions in Man and Animals. This book started a firestorm of controversy for a number of reasons. One was that it ...

Because most of us routinely read emotions in our dogs (wagging tail means happy, cringing means afraid, and so forth) it may be difficult to believe that the existence of real emotions in dogs was, ...

Dogs experience highs and lows just like their owners and their emotions could be influenced by the same genes as humans, new research suggests. For example, the gene called HUNK was found to make ...

Woman’s tears spark heart-melting reaction from devoted household dogs.

Dogs have an uncanny ability to tune into our feelings that often outshines human companions in emotional intelligence. Studies have shown that interactions with them decrease stress in humans.

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 ...

How do dogs communicate with humans? One way is with their ears! That's why understanding dog body language is crucial to meeting their needs. There are many ways your dog uses their ears to talk to ...

To most of us, a dog showing its teeth is a pretty clear signal of threat. In 1872, Charles Darwin first suggested animals showed emotions similar to ours in their body language, and we might be able ...

Dogs experience highs and lows just like their owners and their emotions could be influenced by the same genes as humans, new research suggests. A study has revealed several genes that influence human ...