When you hear about "science focused on how dogs can live their best lives with us" it sounds like an imaginary job made up by a child. However, the field of animal welfare science is real and ...

For years, researchers have known that young children pick up words just by being around conversation. Toddlers do not need ...

It seems like once a week I get a notice about new "dog' books" that vary in size, shape, and quality. Some are tersely scientific, some are a mix of science and easy-to-read-writing, some continue to ...

Every dog owner might like to think their furry companion is the cutest, but scientists have now revealed which pets really ...

Ancient dog skulls and DNA reveal a surprising diversity in shape and size over 10,000 years ago, long before modern breeds. These early canines were not just companions but travelled extensively with ...

Many pet owners believe dogs understand human language. But the truth is not so simple. Dogs may not know language the way humans do, yet they can read voices, signals and feelings in powerful ways.

When it comes to cognitive ability, not all dogs are created equal. Most dogs can learn simple action cues like “sit” or “down.” But so-called “gifted word learner” (GWL) dogs exhibit a remarkable ...

Many people think big dogs are scary because of their size but studies show that small dogs bark more and show more bad behavior than large dogs and this can come as a surprise for many new pet owners ...

If you've ever had to spell out words like W-A-L-K or T-R-E-A-T around a dog, you know that some dogs listen in to humans' chitchat and can pick out certain key words. Well, it turns out that some ...