Chances are, your dog makes it obvious when they are telling you something. Perhaps they stand by the door, a signal to go potty. Or they stare at you intently while you’re eating in hopes that you’ll ...

Dogs communicate their love and affection in myriad ways, but do they understand when we tell them we love them back? These ...

How dogs see the world is based on the structure of their eyes. Dogs are dichromats, meaning they only have two color-processing cones, while humans have three. Dogs can see colors, including yellows ...

DEAR PET TALK: How do dogs talk to each other? Zion, Mr. Wironen’s 4th Grade, Reingold School, Fitchburg DEAR ZION: They definitely talk (bark), but also have more ways to communicate with one another ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. We can deduce this from past studies which have found how oxytocin—the so-called “bonding hormone” spikes in dogs when they gaze ...

Are you tired of just teaching your dog tricks? Do you want to understand what your furry friend is thinking? Dog buttons have become a popular way to bridge the communication gap between humans and ...

I'm always interested in "all things dog," and a month ago, I received a fascinating email from history of science writer Richard Sugg, author of Dogsygen: Celebrating the Secret Lives of Dogs, in ...

Our pets may not be able to communicate with words, but their actions can give us clues on how they feel. So what does it mean if your dog chases its tail? While some reasons are more benign than ...

Dogs tilt their heads to see better. because their big noses block their vision. Humpback whales jump using their peduncle muscle. Spiders shed their old skin to grow bigger. Hippos sweat sunscreen ...

Editor’s note: This Q&A has been lightly edited. There are many factors that influence a dog’s lifespan. A dog’s breed and size play a significant role. Smaller dogs (like Yorkies) tend to live longer ...