DEAR PET TALK: Why do dogs jump around, and bark and wag their tails when they’re excited and happy? – Crazy About Dogs DEAR CRAZY ABOUT DOGS: I can tell by the question that you are a close observer ...

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 ...

One of the biggest perks of being a dog trainer/behavior consultant is that my furry clients never stop “talking.” Indeed, dogs are constantly communicating, most of which involve their body parts and ...

DEAR PET TALK: Why do dogs have claws? – Markelle Chilliest, Mr. Wironen’s 4th grade, Reingold Elementary School, Fitchburg DEAR MARKELLE: It’s not just dogs who have claws – think way back in ancient ...

Pet owners have long joked that their dogs and cats are starting to look alike, but new research suggests that convergence is not just in our imaginations. Across living rooms and Instagram feeds, ...

Stella isn’t an ordinary pup. The Blue Heeler/Catahoula mix doesn’t just whine and bark. She uses her words to communicate her frustration to Hunger, who told her it was time to come inside to start ...