A new study finds that some gifted dogs can learn the names of new toys by eavesdropping. It's a skill that has only been ...

Toddlers can pick up new words just by overhearing conversations. Now, new research suggests that some intelligent dogs can expand their vocabulary in just the same way.

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Are we reading our dog’s moods right? Does TV really comfort them when we’re away? These pet stories were catnip to us this ...

Dog ownership benefits the mental health and social behaviors of teens, which may come about due to changes in gut microbes ...

You liked two things above all else this year: country houses and dogs. Surprise, surprise. With plenty of stories and a ...

The Maharashtra government on Monday instructed all urban local authorities to ensure the compulsory immunisation of stray dogs and to establish dedicated helplines for public grievances, reported the ...

As pet owners, we all want the best for our furry friends—right down to the kibble and treats we put in their food dishes. Luckily, gone are the days of having to search high and low at the pet store ...

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Country Life is unlike any other magazine: the only glossy weekly on the newsstand and the only magazine that has been guest-edited by His Majesty The King not once, but twice. It is a celebration of ...