From daily routines to emotional cues, science reveals how dogs choose their favorite person—and why that bond runs deeper ...

Dogs may love everyone in the family, but experts say they often form a special bond with just one person — and the reasons ...

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 ...

Domestic dogs exhibit a sophisticated array of cognitive abilities that facilitate effective communication and interaction with humans and conspecifics. Research has increasingly revealed that these ...

Across the street from a small creek that runs below the Westchester Bluffs in Playa Vista, Wallis Annenberg PetSpace is forging connections between humans and animals. The state-of-the-art facility ...

Some dogs have an amazing ability to learn the names of dozens, even hundreds of toys. Now, a new study suggests these super learners can pick up new words by overhearing people talk, just as toddlers ...

Key points Dog guardians report more satisfaction in their relationships with their dogs than with most human partners. Dog-human relationships involve fewer negative interactions and offer ...

The old adage, "a dog is a man's best friend," may be a bit more accurate than previously assumed. A recent study found that the relationship between a human and their furry friend is more gratifying ...

In Western societies, dogs are more than pets—they're companions, family members, and, in many cases, emotional anchors. The human-animal bond has long been the subject of fascination and study, yet ...