Dogs are love sponges when it comes to physical affection, but there is one point where they draw the line: hugging. A dog fact you probably don’t know is that being wrapped in a warm embrace can make ...

Dogs are masters at making us feel adored – but they’re also experts at subtlety. If your pup is acting “off,” it might not ...

The 17th-century philosopher Rene Descartes believed that animals did not have souls, but responded mechanically to outside stimuli and so were without feelings. This, of course, made it easy to ...

As your dog's Very Important Person, interactions with you can make (or break) your dog's happiness. Here are 7 things to do ...

As you gently rub your dog's tummy, the look of glee on his face and all four legs in the air suggests he's loving the attention. But why? Why do dogs love belly rubs? If you've ever pondered on this ...

Dogs are associated with many things; bones, harassing cats, but most commonly, their love of bouncy balls. One canine's "dedication to the ball" has been filmed and recently posted to TikTok in a ...

Two dogs look face-to-face during a recent visit to a Cincinnati-area dog park. The warmer weather can feel like the perfect time for you and a furry friend or two to visit a local dog park. But are ...

When I think about why dogs do something, I try to imagine what motivates them. What does a dog get out of playing with trash? As a veterinarian and a professor who teaches college students about ...

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