On this weekend’s edition of The Optimist, reporter and self-proclaimed cynic Kyle Melnick goes on a journey with a dog. We’ll talk about what he learns, and the science of how dogs make us calmer, ...

Research led by Kikusui Takefumi at Azabu University in Japan, published recently in iScience, explains what might be going ...

Understanding dog body language can help prevent misunderstandings and build trust. This guide explains common canine signals and what they reveal about comfort, stress, and communication.

Chances are, your dog makes it obvious when they are telling you something. Perhaps they stand by the door, a signal to go potty. Or they stare at you intently while you’re eating in hopes that you’ll ...

Let’s get this one thing straight: Doggos don’t speak English, but the good news is that they’re better at reading humans than humans are at reading dogs. Although it was once believed that dogs ...

Kinship reports that whether a dog needs a winter coat depends on factors like breed, size, and health; small or thin-coated ...