Owners of dangerous dogs that attack often pay small fines and face misdemeanor charges, even if their pet seriously injured a human.

Dogs are often misunderstood by their human companions, especially when it comes to behavior that might be perceived as ...

HOUSTON — Whether it's getting into the trash, destroying your favorite shoes or tearing up their toys, naughty behavior in our four-legged family members is not unusual. In fact, a recent Texas A&M ...

Understanding dog body language can help prevent misunderstandings and build trust. This guide explains common canine signals and what they reveal about comfort, stress, and communication.

What does it mean when you dog wags their tail? Well, one of the most subtle—but telling—signs that you hold the top spot in ...

Fewer babies are being born in many wealthy countries, while more households are adding a dog. That overlap has helped ...

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

Dogs are "in." As many of us know, there is no shortage of books and essays on dogs, and a search for "dog behavior" on Google Scholar rapidly generates more than 1.2 million hits. Even a quick scan ...

It's well-known dogs can sense human emotions, but how do they do it? And what are the implications for how we behave around them?

Dogs that find you irresistible are more likely to curl up next to you on the couch or be held in your arms, Rakestraw says.

Trancing is when dogs enter a slow-motion, focused state while moving under objects, such as Christmas trees. However, the ...