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 ...

ARLINGTON, Texas — Have you ever wondered what your dog's barks mean? A new team of researchers at UT Arlington thinks they just might be able to tell you. "People have always tried to understand what ...

Learn the meanings behind your dog's lip licking and how to respond Reviewed by Nelva J. Bryant Dogs often lick their lips as a calming signal or appeasement gesture when they feel threatened or ...

There are some behaviors that all dogs do that charm us humans to know end. I have a dog, and I bet I have more pictures of her on my phone than I do of my kids! Basepaws, a company that does genetic ...

A group of researchers based in Hungary dedicated almost a year to learning about dogs and how they communicate—and whether the animals could ever learn to speak. Ethologist Tamás Faragó and collegues ...

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 two-legged companions. However, as we attempt to connect with our canine ...