This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Our dogs communicate with us all the time, not just with vocalization, but through canine body language like ...

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 ...

Do you know how your dog is feeling? If you’re a dog parent, you might feel like you’ve got a good grasp on dog body language – maybe you do, and that’s great! However, it can sometimes be difficult ...

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 ...

Why do dogs stare at us so intently when they do their business? Many owners know this moment: The dog squats or lifts its leg–and the gaze goes directly to the human. There’s usually less drama ...

A dog that bares its teeth does not necessarily mean that the dog is about to bite. In some cases it is a caution, and in others it may even be a game or conciliation. The real message is uncovered by ...

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 ...

Around 80 million dogs live in U.S. homes, and our ability to read their emotions needs work, research finds. Humans don’t understand dogs’ body language and corresponding emotions as well as we think ...