Dogs blink at each other a lot, and a new study suggests this behavior is more than just a way to keep their eyes clean: it's playing an important role in canine body language. But to find out whether ...

Dogs have long been known for their ability to communicate through body language, using tail wags, ear movements, and facial expressions to express emotions. But new research suggests that even ...

Learn about the social significance of blinking in dogs, a behavior that demonstrates how facial mimicry can help canines bond with each other. Every dog owner recognizes the telltale manners of their ...

A team of life scientists at the University of Parma in Italy has found that dogs tend to blink more in response to other dogs doing the same. In their study published in the journal Royal Society ...

Researchers have discovered that dogs may use blinking as a subtle form of communication, similar to how humans use eye contact. A study revealed that dogs blink more when watching other dogs blink, ...

It’s easy to miss. A blink from a dog doesn’t grab your attention the way a bark or growl does. But for anyone who spends real time around dogs (trainers, handlers, long-time owners), you learn to pay ...

A sweet video shared by the Instagram account @goldenchilidog is striking an emotional chord with dog lovers everywhere. The clip captures Chili, a Golden Retriever, calmly and slowly blinking at his ...

Is your dog trying to tell you something? Our canine friends have their own way of defusing potentially threatening situations. Those “puppy dog eyes” are an evolutionary triumph. Dogs developed a ...

You are sitting quietly on your couch. Your dog is across the room. And suddenly, you notice it again. Those eyes. Completely ...

Two recent essays about dogs and cats caught my eye, and the results of these research projects are well worth considering. There is broad interest in how these very popular companion animals ...