Up until the 17th century, people thought dogs were little more than unemotional machines that could not feel pain, either emotional or physical. It took behavioral science a long time to move away ...

ARLINGTON, Texas — Have you ever wondered what your dog's barks mean? A new team of researchers at UT Arlington thinks they just might be able to tell you. "People have always tried to understand what ...

Learn the meanings behind your dog's lip licking and how to respond Reviewed by Nelva J. Bryant Dogs often lick their lips as a calming signal or appeasement gesture when they feel threatened or ...

There are some behaviors that all dogs do that charm us humans to know end. I have a dog, and I bet I have more pictures of her on my phone than I do of my kids! Basepaws, a company that does genetic ...

An animal behaviorist has revealed the lesser-known ways to tell if your dog is trying to communicate with you. Many dog owners will describe themselves as having a bond with their pets and being able ...

I was at a conference for police dog handlers where I had just finished giving a talk on how to read the emotional state of dogs. The hotel in which the conference was being held had made itself ...

With the snow melted and a stretch of dry weather, dog parks have a variety of pups running around them. Although the experience can be fun for some, not every dog is good at the dog park. According ...

Without the gift of gab, dogs are left to rely on a bark, a tail wag, or, sometimes, even a snarl to communicate with their two-legged companions. However, as we attempt to connect with our canine ...