Dogs have long been known as loyal companions, but many pet owners often wonder: do dogs understand human language? It sometimes feels like they do. From responding to simple commands like “sit” and ...

TUSCON, Ariz. — A dog’s ability to understand people may be present shortly after birth rather than learned, according to a new study by University of Arizona researchers that was published in the ...

Can dogs sense when someone has bad intentions? Science says dogs cannot judge human morality. But they can read signals that ...

A dog has been a man's best friend for thousands of years, and that long partnership has created a bond that allows canines to pick up on the things humans say day-to-day. Research also explains how ...

The same biological signals that help predict lifespan in humans also appear in dogs, according to new research from the Dog Aging Project—a finding that could help scientists better understand aging ...

I was watching an advanced dog obedience class that was being taught by a well-organized and knowledgeable instructor. At one point, after the dogs had done a series of exercises which required them ...

Why is your dog suddenly chewing you or blankets? Your dog’s tiny front-teeth nibble may look unusual, but it often reveals ...

Every dog owner has been there. You take the leash to go out with your dog and your dog is immediately ready to go. Or you accidentally step on their paw. Or you tease your dog by pretending to throw ...

From village dogs to toy poodles to mastiffs, dogs come in an astonishing array of shapes, colors and sizes. Today there are estimated to be about 700 million dogs living with or around humans. To ...