If you believe many of the TV news broadcasts and postings on YouTube then you also believe that dogs often help people spontaneously, and often heroically. There are many reports of dogs pulling ...

Dogs are more than just loyal companions. They have an extraordinary ability to detect changes in human health that often go unnoticed. From alerting owners to low blood sugar to sensing seizures and ...

Pets reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases, help to cope with stress, and support mental health — especially for single ...

Learn how dogs, cats, and toddlers were tested for spontaneous helping behavior — and why evolution may explain why most dogs tried to help while cats rarely did. You drop something behind the couch.