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You'll be closer with your pup after you learn these!

Odd habits, big signs of canine affection.

What's the best advice to give man about respecting man's best friend? Animal behaviorist John Bradshaw says it's realizing that dogs are neither wolves nor furry humans and that dog owners have ...

A new study that seeks to understand the link between dog behavior and health compiles four years of owner-reported data from over 47,000 dogs. A new Virginia Tech study published in PLOS One ...

Dogs may be man’s best friend — but do we actually understand them? Recent research published last month in the journal PLOS ONE suggests that we may be overestimating our ability to interpret our ...

A new Virginia Tech study published in PLOS One establishes a crucial baseline for understanding dog behavior on a large scale. The research, led by Courtney Sexton, a postdoctoral associate in the ...

New research has revealed that people often do not perceive the true meaning of their pet's emotions and can misread their dog. The reasons for this are many and include a human misunderstanding of ...

Dogs communicate through a variety of behaviors, some of which might seem like disobedience but are actually signs of stress. Understanding these signals can help you better support your furry friend.

CHARLESTON – Lowcountry dog owners are invited to their local county parks this spring to learn more about their loyal companions and how they see the world. Throughout the spring, Charleston County ...