I recently read a special edition of PawPrint magazine called "Dogs: A New Understanding." After reading through the numerous essays organized in three main chapters called "New Frontiers" that deal ...

Jay Ingram's "The Science of Pets" is a must-read about facts and myths about a global "petpourri" of animals, what's in their hearts and heads, and what they think about it all.

Have you ever looked at your dog and wondered what’s going on behind those soulful eyes? Whether they’re wagging their tail, tilting their head or just staring into space, pups everywhere are ...

Dogs have been by our side for thousands of years, becoming our loyal companions and, for many, family members. But now, scientists have shown just how deep that connection runs. Through a variety of ...

Owning a dog may make you a happier person, but new research suggests that when people feel happy, they are more likely to think that dogs look sad. This is the conclusion of a new study by behavioral ...

Mount Saint Vincent University provides funding as a member of The Conversation CA. Mount Saint Vincent University provides funding as a member of The Conversation CA-FR. But how common are these ...