Research into the unique cognitive abilities of dogs often leads to surprises, including dogs’ ability to form mental representations of things they smell, or that they know when their owners do ...

There is a new trend in doggie stylings. These pups are showing off the latest in canine couture...and while they kind of look like doggie leotards, they're called Shed Defenders. They're not just ...

Having a dog may cut your family's risk of the common cold, a new study finds. June 19, 2012— -- intro: Dogs may be good at more than fetching sticks and greeting you after a long day at work. As ...

If you read this blog on a regular basis you know that it is primarily designed to address what psychology research shows about behaviors across species. My view is that the field of “comparative ...

What’s furry, cute, and may have ancestral ties to ancient wolves? Possibly, your dog. Researchers at the New York-based American Museum of Natural History and the Smithsonian’s National Museum of ...

Data from 124 societies shows that dogs' functions predict their treatment, with closer bonds forming in societies where dogs have multiple roles. Research into the unique cognitive abilities of dogs ...