When a dog wags its tail, it automatically means that they’re happy, right? Well, while there is truth to that, there’s actually a lot more to it—and sometimes, it can actually mean that they’re not ...

As autumn arrives, our gardens change once again. Leaves tumble, lawns fade to gold, and the air takes on that familiar crispness. Through it all, one thing never changes: our dogs’ enthusiasm for ...

When it comes to our pets, we would move mountains for them if we could — they deserve it after all of the unconditional love, support and snuggles they give us. Aside from regular vet checkups, teeth ...

We all associate a wagging tail with a happy dog, but what does your dog's tail movement really mean? A dog's canine communication skills are even more nuanced than we might think. Paula Stewart, ...

Many people believe that dogs wag their tails when they are happy. But, according to a new study, the behavior is actually much more nuanced than that. In a recent study published in the Royal Society ...

Dogs make a range of noises – from barking to growling and panting – to communicate. Much like their human owners, they also rely on nonverbal body language to convey their emotions. By listening to ...

Dogs love more than just food and walks; they thrive when their physical, mental, and social needs are consistently met.

Natalia Williams’ dogs Fredo and Odin serve as taste testers for her line of crunchy dog treats. The canines in our neighborhood approved of Fredo’s Treats and were eager to eat up all the paw-shaped ...

Science is always providing new information that allows us to interpret the behaviors of dogs, or to reinterpret behaviors that we thought we understood well—such as the meaning of a dog's wagging ...

National Spoil Your Dog Day is here, and tails are wagging everywhere, with the U.S. pet industry projected to hit $157 billion in 2025, led by food and treats. What started as a novelty on Aug. 10 is ...

DEAR JOAN: We have a barking dog problem. Our mixed breed (Great Dane/pit bull) barks when somebody he doesn’t recognize comes up to the house. While he’s barking and growling and jumping around, all ...

Science is always providing new information that allows us to interpret the behaviors of dogs, or to reinterpret behaviors that we thought we understood well—such as the meaning of a dog's wagging ...