For thousands of years, humans have selectively bred dogs to fulfill specific roles, ranging from guarding and hunting to herding and companionship. This deliberate shaping of traits has resulted in ...

As most people know, humans and dogs are the best of friends. Ever since they were first domesticated some 23,000 years ago, dogs have followed us to the ends of the Earth. And while we tend to think ...

Play is a kaleidoscope--a frenetic potpourri--of the senses Many, if not most, dogs love to play, and different forms of dogs' play behavior truly are a kaleidoscope--a frenetic potpourri--of the ...

Dogs, our loyal companions, often mirror our behaviors in unexpected ways. Whether it’s mimicking our moods or adapting to ...

For decades I've thought about how a simple behavior such as stretching and crouching on the forelimbs could become a play invitation signal in dogs and other animals. Many people also have asked me ...

A long-shared history links humans and dogs, a relationship that began more than 15,000 years ago when early wolves sought food and shelter near human settlements and gradually adapted to life ...

Between humans, a kiss on the mouth or cheek is a clear signal of warm feelings. But what’s going on in a dog’s brain when it plants a slobbery lick on a person’s face or hands? There’s no single ...

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