It is becoming more common for scientists to look for similarities in the psychological processes shared by dogs and humans. This includes similarities in mental abilities (click here for an example), ...

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 ...

On this weekend’s edition of The Optimist, reporter and self-proclaimed cynic Kyle Melnick goes on a journey with a dog. We’ll talk about what he learns, and the science of how dogs make us calmer, ...

The humble dog has been adapting and evolving alongside humanity since before we learned agriculture and how to make our own tools. This long history means dogs are incredible at human-canine ...

Dogs have been a part of human society for over 20,000 years. Whereas they first served people by supporting hunters, it did not take long before they became part of the home. Companion dogs may not ...

This video captures a playful moment and explores why dogs sometimes make unusual or “talking-like” sounds during excitement ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Let’s get this one thing straight: Doggos don’t speak English, but the good news is that they’re better at reading humans than ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. So, what sounds do dogs like? The ones below provide dogs with a rush of good vibes—you might even be surprised by some noises ...