Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Small kitten on top of a dog's head. If you're lucky enough to have a dog and a cat, then you might find yourself questioning, ...

Perhaps you've heard of Chaser the border collie, the dog who knew over 1,000 words and had a huge pile of toys to show for it. My father, John Pilley, was Chaser's human parent, teacher, and research ...

I began writing this post months ago but somehow misplaced my notes, including those from talking with people about how and why dogs play and how frolicking dogs can be social catalysts for getting ...

For decades I've thought about how a simple behavior such as stretching and crouching on the forelimbs could become a play invitation signal in dogs and other animals. Many people also have asked me ...

Dog play barking is such an interesting area of canine communication. You might question whether it shows happiness, frustration, or perhaps fear. As a certified animal behaviorist who specializes in ...

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Learn how a few minutes of daily play can strengthen your bond with your dog — and why training alone may not be enough. Training is often seen as the key to building a strong relationship with your ...

Playing a little extra with your dog improves the emotional bond between owner and dog, according to a new study from Linköping University. However, training did not give the same results. The study ...

Some dogs are seemingly more talented than others. So-called gifted word learners (GWL) are rare canines that can rapidly learn the names of toys, a skill that most dogs don't possess. To understand ...