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.

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 ...

What dogs feel: Research confirms dogs experience core emotions like joy, fear, and attachment, similar to a young child’s emotional range. Why we misread: Humans often project emotions onto dogs ...

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 ...

Although it is common for dogs to bark, jump, or even urinate out of excitement, veterinarians caution that an overly intense ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

There will be wagging tails, emotional hugs and life-changing new beginnings in San Antonio this week as veterans meet the service dogs trained to help them heal. Paws for Purple Hearts hosted an ...

Viral canine charm: A Golden Retriever’s pillow-like toy habit and a Pomeranian’s robotic lawn mower friendship are captivating audiences online. Reading dog emotions: Researchers say such behaviors ...

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 ...