Ever wonder how deeply your dog feels connected to you? Beyond tricks and treats, there are subtle emotional signals that ...

Your dog may already be telling you how they feel—you just might not be reading the signs yet. From subtle shifts in posture ...

Dogs have been 'man's best friend' for thousands of years, which is a long time to get to know each other. But a new study from Arizona State University's canine science lab suggests we may not always ...

Dogs have an uncanny ability to tune into our feelings that often outshines human companions in emotional intelligence. Studies have shown that interactions with them decrease stress in humans.

A few weeks ago, the New York Times published my opinion piece titled, “Dogs are People, Too,” which was based on my new book, How Dogs Love Us. Here, I expand on the question of using MRIs to read ...

Dogs experience highs and lows just like their owners and their emotions could be influenced by the same genes as humans, new research suggests. For example, the gene called HUNK was found to make ...

I had paused to watch as a number of primary school aged students were rallying to begin a soccer game. Some of the players wore T-shirts which were green and the others wore plum colored T-shirts and ...

Does your dog follow you into every room? Discover the fascinating emotional and evolutionary reasons behind your "Velcro dog ...

Your dog may be trying to tell you something — but are you actually listening? New research from Arizona State University suggests that humans are not as skilled at interpreting canine emotions as ...

Your dog doesn’t just love you: these signs reveal he sees you as his mom and why this bond transforms women’s emotional ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

A lot of dog owners believe that they can tell what their dogs are feeling. They believe that they can assess their dog’s emotions no matter the context. Previous research has shown that experience ...