Can science unlock the brain of my dog, who is both a bullyish rogue and an incredibly affectionate, sweet pet? Benito, my yellow Lab, was admitted to Harvard University last week — only it was for a ...

A lot of dog owners walk their pups with fitness and speed in mind, leaving little room for much else besides the route ahead. However, what if we told you swift walks offer very little benefit to ...

Dogs are not just pets. They are family members, companions, and loyal friends. Just like humans, dogs need mental ...

Brain games can be played with dogs of all ages, although the approach might vary slightly depending on their life stage. Some games require some level of training.

Ever notice your dog act off, even after a short walk or easy day? That is not laziness, it is a brain running on empty. When ...

Gazing into your furry friend's eyes and giving it pets can cause your brain to synchronize with theirs, scientists have discovered. This kind of synchronization of brain waves, known as interbrain ...

Have you ever heard of the gut-brain axis in domestic pets? As its name suggests, this two-way network links the gut with the brain, or the enteric nervous system with the central nervous system. The ...

There is a large amount of behavioral evidence which suggests that dogs are quite good at reading human emotions (click here, here, or here for examples). However a new study extends our knowledge ...