Dogs are not just pets. They are family members, companions, and loyal friends. Just like humans, dogs need mental ...

Ever notice your dog act off, even after a short walk or easy day? That is not laziness, it is a brain running on empty. When ...

Can science unlock the brain of my dog, who is both a bullyish rogue and an incredibly affectionate, sweet pet? Benito, my yellow Lab, was admitted to Harvard University last week — only it was for a ...

On the afternoon of March 23, scores of dogs came cavorting across Carmel Beach, chasing one another, grabbing sticks, sniffing seaweed, and splashing in the surf as it surged upon the sand. To them, ...

Gazing into your furry friend's eyes and giving it pets can cause your brain to synchronize with theirs, scientists have discovered. This kind of synchronization of brain waves, known as interbrain ...

Dogs are able to recognize words and the certain objects they "stand for," a new study has found. It is widely known that dogs can recognize certain words and perform an action accordingly. For ...

Have you ever heard of the gut-brain axis in domestic pets? As its name suggests, this two-way network links the gut with the brain, or the enteric nervous system with the central nervous system. The ...

There is a large amount of behavioral evidence which suggests that dogs are quite good at reading human emotions (click here, here, or here for examples). However a new study extends our knowledge ...