“Happy dogs should have very loose body language,” Anderson said. “They shouldn’t have any tension. Their ears shouldn’t be ...

Without the gift of gab, dogs are left to rely on a bark, a tail wag, or, sometimes, even a snarl to communicate with their two-legged companions. However, as we attempt to connect with our canine ...

Do you know how your dog is feeling? If you’re a dog parent, you might feel like you’ve got a good grasp on dog body language – maybe you do, and that’s great! However, it can sometimes be difficult ...

If you’ve ever watched Dr. Doolittle and wondered what it would be like if your dog was able to talk, I’ve got good news for you. Our dogs are great communicators – we’re just usually not very good at ...

Understanding a dog's body language can strengthen the human-animal bond and help identify potential health or behavioral issues. Dogs make a range of noises – from barking to growling and panting – ...

Some days, it feels like dogs can read our minds. They nuzzle us when we’re sad or grab a toy to throw for them when they see we're bored. Other days, the language barrier between our species is ...

Many of us consider our dogs to be a part of our families, but scientists have found we still are not able to accurately judge the meaning in their behavior. An international team of researchers led ...

Dogs tell us when we’re acting weird, if we only stop to pay attention to their many physical and behavioral cues. A pet care specialist shares how your pet’s eyes, ears and even hair can let us know ...

Celebrity dog trainer Chrissy Joy shares her tips for curbing stress-induced biting in dogs Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2013. Her work has ...

Up until the 17th century, people thought dogs were little more than unemotional machines that could not feel pain, either emotional or physical.

With the snow melted and a stretch of dry weather, dog parks have a variety of pups running around them. Although the experience can be fun for some, not every dog is good at the dog park. According ...