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A lot of recent research has confirmed that there are stress-reducing benefits when people have positive encounters with dogs. It is this effect that accounts for the increasingly widespread use of ...

MAN’S BEST friend, the dog, has different ways of showing affection for humans during playtime. Dog behaviorists spend their time determining the different meanings behind certain dog behaviors, such ...

One of the joys of owning a dog is that they become part of your family, and it can be all the better when your dogs have other canine friends who they love to see and play with. That said, it's not ...

As we celebrate our furry friends during National Dog Month this August, it’s important to remember how to incorporate them into our families safely. Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The ...

The special connection between dogs and humans has existed for centuries. Now, new research shows people changing the way they speak to their beloved pets could bring them even closer. The study, ...

Dogs evolved "puppy dog eyes" to help them get on better with humans, according to a new study. During domestication, dogs developed a facial muscle allowing them to raise the inner part of the ...

If a dog has eyes that seem to be telling you something or demanding your attention, it could be evolution's way of manipulating your feelings. Researchers have found that dogs have evolved muscles ...

Not just dogs, some cats also enjoy playing fetch with their human companions, according to a new survey of thousands of cat owners. The research shows that about two in five pet cats choose to play ...